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.”