Athletes of the Week: Jake Meredith and Parker Mitchell

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Name: Jake Meredith 

Sport: Football 

Grade: 11

Accomplishments: 

Jake recorded 12 tackles on defense and a 52 yard receiving touchdown on offense vs. Bald Eagle last week.

EE: How did you first get involved in this sport? 

When I was younger my parents signed me up to play.

EE: What other sport(s) do you play?

Ping Pong, basketball, tennis, and track.

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

Pittsburgh Steelers

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

Le’veon Bell 

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

I have two. Nick and Christian Getz. They both give me motivation to do great things in different ways in life. 

EE: Favorite band/musician?

Zac Brown Band and Stevie Moses

EE: Favorite movie?

Zootopia

EE: Favorite food?

Sardine salad sandwiches 

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

Keep working hard and always believe in yourself.

EE: What are your future goals?

To attend college and continue my athletic career. 


 

Name: Parker Mitchell 

Sport: Football 

Grade: 11

Accomplishment: 

Parker had three receptions for 97 yards, including an 80 yard touchdown catch. He also threw for one touchdown and had two interceptions on defense.  

Coaches Wilson’s Quote: 

EE: How did you first get involved in this sport? 

My parents signed me up when I was a toddler. 

EE: What other sport(s) do you play?

Basketball and track.

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

Cavs.

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

Nick VasGod.

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

Mrs. Martin

EE: Favorite band/musician?

Yertle.

EE: Favorite movie?

The Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail

EE: Favorite food?

Raw hamburger

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

Grind

EE: What are your future goals?

Go to college and play sports.