Athletes of the Week: Adam Detwiler and Rebecca Lewis
May 27, 2022
AJ Detwiler
Athlete of Week : Adam Detwiler
Name: Adam Detwiler
Sport: Track
Grade: Senior
Accomplishments: Part of the 4th place 4*800 team, 6th place 4*400 team and got 4th in the 800.
Coach Brad Kanuch’s quote:
“AJ ran very well on Tuesday. He was able to PR in both of his events, my heart breaks for him not being able to make states. But he put it all on the line for his team and himself and that is admirable.”
Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?
Adam Detwiler: “I just started running and never stopped.”
EE: What other sports do you play?
AD: “Cross country and killing geese.”
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
AD: “Nick Stmonds.”
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
AD: “My dad he’s a great role model.”
EE: Favorite band /musician?
AD: “Kendrick Lamar.”
EE: Favorite food?
AD: “Tacos.”
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
AD: “Try your hardest and control the things you can.”
EE: What are your future goals?
AD: “Take over my dad’s farm and open up a creamery.”
Emma Getz is a Senior this year and it is her first year joining the Eagle Eye staff. This past summer she traveled with her family to the beach. She loves...
Tyrone sophomore Becca Lewis won the 400 meter dash for the Lady Eagles
Athlete of the Week: Rebecca Lewis
Name: Rebecca Lewis
Sport: Track
Grade: Sophomore
Accomplishments: 1st 400 meter dash and 7th in the 4*400
Coach Brad Kanuch’s quote:
“Becca went out and ran her race. She had confidence in herself from the beginning and it showed. She was extremely determined to win that race.”
Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?
Rebecca Lewis: “I started track and field in 7th grade. Before I came to this school, I did running club in 6th grade.”
EE: What other sports do you play?
RL: Soccer
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
RL: Aiden Coleman
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
RL: “Avalyn because of the Megan knees.”
EE: Favorite band /musician?
RL: Rex. Tyler
EE: Favorite food?
RL: Cheese Paninis
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
RL: “Don’t do the 400.”
EE: What are your future goals?
RL: “Run sub-60s and beat the school record”
Emma Getz is a Senior this year and it is her first year joining the Eagle Eye staff. This past summer she traveled with her family to the beach. She loves...