Name: Madison Whitby

Sport: Soccer

Grade: 12

Senior Maddy Whitby is a well-respected leader for the Tyrone varsity girls’ soccer team.  She was a starting defender and one of the senior captains for the team this year. Maddy is also very involved in school as a member of many clubs and helps out when she can. Whitby has played soccer for Tyrone soccer since seventh grade.

Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?

Maddy Whitby: My cousin Chloe and I would play soccer in her yard so I grew interested in the sport.

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

MW: Liverpool

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

MW: Mo Salah

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

MW: My Dad, Michael Whitby. He served the country as a Navy Seal. He has the entrepreneurial mind that I strive to have.

EE: Favorite band/musician?

MW: Rex Orange County

EE: Favorite movie?

MW: Shameless

EE: Favorite food?

MW: Sushi

EE: What advice can you give to younger athletes?

MW: Always work hard even when no one is looking. Have fun while it lasts.

EE: What are your future goals?

MW: To go into a business field, have kids, and BE HAPPY!