Athlete of the Week: Zach Kohler
Name: Zach Kohler
Sport: Cross Country
Grade: 12
Accomplishments:
Kohler is a three-time Blair-Huntingdon County Meet Champion. He placed fifth at Districts this year and third at Mountain League Championships. The standout senior is also a two-time state qualifier. Kohler has also achieved many other goals over the years and has been one of the most successful cross country runners in school history. Congratulations Zach on a great high school cross country career!
Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?
Zach Kohler: “My dad signed me up for a 5K when I was 11.”
EE: What other sports do you play?
ZK: “Track”
EE: Favorite sports team?
ZK: “Philadelphia Eagles”
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
ZK: “Jayson Tatum”
EE: Favorite Food?
ZK: “Chocolate”
EE: What is your favorite part of the sport you play?
ZK: “Meeting kids from other schools.”
EE: What is your greatest memory from this sport?
ZK: “Jay Rice drinking four Kickstarts before practice.”
EE: What is your greatest motivation to succeed?
ZK: “The drive to be the best I can.”
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
ZK: “Make the most of every moment because it’ll be over before you know it.”
EE: What are your future goals?
ZK: “Go to college and run.”
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