Athletes of the Week: Beth Pearson and Maddie Rockwell
May 19, 2023
Beth Pearson
Athlete of the Week: Elizabeth Pearson
Name: Beth Person
Sport: Softball
Grade: 12
Accomplishments: Pearson went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and 3 RBIs in a 14-1 five-inning victory over rival Bellwood. Pearson has been a senior leader and starting catcher for the team all season.
Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?
EP: “My sister played so I joined as well.”
EE: What other sport(s) or other activities are you involved in?
EP: NHS, YAN, Student Council, Eagle Eye, Yearbook
EE: Favorite college or pro sports team?
EP: Mount Aloysius Softball
EE: Favorite college or pro athlete?
EP: Ella Pearson
EE: Who do you admire the most and why?
EP: “Becca Lewis – she devoured everyone at Districts and she will do the same at States.”
EE: Favorite band/musician?
EP: Billy Joel
EE: Favorite Movie/TV show
EP: The Notebook
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
EP: ” Hit the ball to right center, its an easy double.”
EE: What are your future goals past High School?
EP: ” Go to Mount Aylosius for Ultrasonography
Caleb McKinney is in his first year in Eagle Eye Newspaper. Also is a senior tri-sport athlete. During the fall season, he plays left tackle for the Tyrone...
Maddy Rockwell
Athlete of the Week: Madelyn Rockwell
Name: Madelyn Rockwell
Sport: Softball
Grade: 11
Accomplishment: Madelyn has been a great asset to the team because she stepped up and pitched every game after an injury from Summer Shaw. She also had valuable hits that were very helpful to the team.
EE: How did you first get involved with the sport?
MR: “I played when I was very young, ended up not playing for a couple of years, then I started playing again in 3rd grade.”
EE: What other sport(s) or other activities are you involved in?
MR: Volleyball, HOSA, Prom Committee, Student Council, YAN, Golden Revolution
EE: Favorite college or pro sports team?
MR: Wisconsin Volleyball
EE: Favorite college or pro athlete?
MR: Izzy Ashburn
EE: Who do you admire the most and why?
MR: “My teammates coaches, and family because they always motivate me to be the best version of myself every single day.”
EE: Favorite band/musician?
MR: Kanye, $uicideboy$
EE: Favorite Food
MR: Chipotle
EE: Favorite Movie/TV show
MR: South Park
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
MR: “Always give your best at practice and listen to advice from coaches and teammates. Be a good teammate all the time!”
EE: What are your future goals past High School?
MR: Attend College and become a Physical Therapist
Caleb McKinney is in his first year in Eagle Eye Newspaper. Also is a senior tri-sport athlete. During the fall season, he plays left tackle for the Tyrone...