Athlete of the Week: Tommy Hicks
We will be nominating a athlete for AOTW every week.
Tommy had 64 yards and a touchdown against Bellwood but suffered a awful leg injury in game two against Central that put him out for the rest of the season.
Name: Tommy Hicks
Sport: Football
Grade: 11
Accomplishments:
Before Tommy suffered a gruesome leg injury he was a major leader on the football team and had 26 rushes for 64 yards and a touchdown against Bellwood.
Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?
Tommy Hicks: My father signed me up when I was 7 years old.
EE: What other sports do you play?
TH: Wrestling and track
EE: Favorite professional sports team?
TH: Pittsburgh Steelers
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
TH: JuJu Smith-Schuster
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
TH: My hero is my mom. She is always there for me and tells me hard times will soon lead to happiness.
EE: Favorite band/musician?
TH: Kid Cudi
EE: Favorite movie?
TH: 6th Man
EE: Favorite food?
TH: Grapes
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
TH: Life won’t send warning shots. You have to be ready to deal with adversity.
EE: What are your future goals?
TH: Right now it is to get my leg ready for next football season.
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