Athletes of the Week: The Boys 4x800m relay team of Aiden Detwiler, Tom Sutt, Dante Novak, and Alex Brumbaugh
Accomplishment: The team broke a school record set in 1992, running an 8:16.42, and qualified for States by taking second place at the District VI AA Championship Meet in Altoona.
Name: Tom Sutt
Sport: Track
Grade: 12
Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?
Tom Sutt: When I was 8, my parents signed me up for a 5k and I’ve been running ever since.
EE: What other sports do you play?
TS: Cross Country
EE: Favorite sports team?
TS: None
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
TS: Harry Maguire
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
TS: My parents, because nothing would be possible without them.
EE: Favorite band/musician?
TS: Queens of the Stone Age
EE: Favorite movie/show?
TS: No Country for Old Men
EE: Favorite food?
TS: Coconut Cream Crepe
EE: What advice can you give to younger athletes?
TS: Do what others won’t.
EE: What are your future goals?
TS: Go to college and get a degree in computer engineering.
Name: Alex Brumbaugh
Sport: Track
Grade: 11
Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?
AB: I have loved Track and Field ever since elementary field days.
EE: What other sports do you play?
AB: Cross Country and indoor track
EE: Favorite sports team?
AB: Pittsburgh
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
AB: Trenton Sandler
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
AB: My mom because she supports me through everything.
EE: Favorite band/musician?
AB: None
EE: Favorite movie/show?
AB: Max: Best Friend, Hero, Marine
EE: Favorite food?
AB: Pasta
EE: What advice can you give to younger athletes?
AB: Talent will only take you so far, so you have to put the work in
EE: What are your future goals?
AB: Make States as an individual in cross country and track
Name: Dante Novak
Sport: Track
Grade: 12
Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?
DN: Friends invited me to come out and run.
EE: What other sports do you play?
DN: Football, Soccer, and Basketball
EE: Favorite sports team?
DN: Boston Celtics
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
DN: Davante Adams
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
DN: My mom and dad supported me during all the sports I have played.
EE: Favorite band/musician?
DN: Drake
EE: Favorite movie/show?
DN: 21 Jump Street
EE: Favorite food?
DN: Tacos
EE: What advice can you give to younger athletes?
DN: Work hard and play as many sports as you can.
EE: What are your future goals?
DN: Major in Nursing and kick in college.
Name: Aiden Detwiler
Sport: Track
Grade: 12
Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?
AD: My brother and mom did track so it got me into it.
EE: What other sports do you play?
AD: Cross Country
EE: Favorite sports team?
AD: Commanders
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
AD: Jayden Daniels
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
AD: My dad for teaching me to work hard.
EE: Favorite band/musician?
AD: Zach Bryan
EE: Favorite movie/show?
AD: Top Gun
EE: Favorite food?
AD: Pizza
EE: What advice can you give to younger athletes?
AD: Work hard and you can do anything.
EE: What are your future goals?
AD: Plan to take over my family dairy farm.
