Athlete of the Week: Maverick Fleck
September 16, 2022
Name: Maverick Fleck
Sport: Golf
Grade: Junior
Accomplishments: Maverick shot a career-low 94 at Sinking Valley against Hollidaysburg.
EE: How did you first get involved in this sport?
MF: “ Golfing Burgi’s Back Nine with my dad in 8th grade.”
EE: What other sports do you play?
MF: “Wrestling, tennis, FFA, NHS.”
EE: Favorite professional sports team?
MF: “Pittsburgh Steelers.”
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
MF: “Rory Mcllroy.”
EE: Who do you admire most? Why?
MF: “Tiger Woods because he does stuff most golfers can only dream of.”
EE: Favorite movie?
MF: “Happy Gilmore.”
EE: Favorite food?
MF: “ New York strip steak cooked medium.”
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
MF: “Keep working towards your goals because work and obsession beats talent.”
EE: What are your future goals?
MF: “To average an 85 or lower by my senior year.”
