Athlete of the Week: Kiersten Friday
Sport: Swimming
Grade: Senior
Accomplishments: Four-year district qualifier; qualified in the 50 free and the 100 free this year. Top 3 in total points earned for 2023.
Coach Tom Getz quote:
“Kiersten is hands down the hardest worker on the team. She has been one of our foundations for her 4 years on the team and leads by example every day at practice and meets.”
Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?
KF: I really liked to go swimming during the summer and people kept telling me to join the swim team so I did.
EE: What other sport(s) or other activities are you involved in?
KF: HOSA, YAN, and Ski Club
EE: Favorite college or pro sports team?
KF: Pittsburgh Steelers
EE: Favorite college or pro athlete?
KF: T.J. Watt
EE: Who do you admire the most and why?
KF: I admire my Aunt Sami because she inspires me to follow my dreams and to get out of my comfort zone.
EE: Favorite band/musician?
KF: Luke Combs
EE: Favorite Food
KF: Pizza and Ice Cream
EE: Favorite Movie
KF: Top Gun Maverick
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
KF: Just have fun.
EE: What are your future goals past High School?
KF: I want to go to college and become a travel nurse, and I eventually want to travel the world and see as much as I can.
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Colleen Rudy • Feb 15, 2023 at 5:45 pm
This is my beautiful granddaughter who has always been a hard worker in everything she does ❤️