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October Athletes of the Month

Each month, the coaches from the selected athletic teams choose a senior they strongly believe is their athlete of the month. The qualities a coach looks for in this decision are leadership, hard work, good sportsmanship, and one that gives their best effort every day. Kenna Bennet is representing the girls’ soccer team, and Quinn Winslow is representing the boys’ soccer team this month.

Girls’ Soccer: Kenna Bennet

Athlete of the Month Kenna Bennet dribbles the ball down line in as she attempts to send the ball up towards the opposing goal. This photo was taken during an away game and was provided by Brandy Bainbridge

Q: Do you have any superstitions or pre-game rituals?

A: “I have to do my hair the same every game and wear the same socks each time.”

Q: What is your favorite song to listen to on away-game bus rides?

A: “No Hands – Waka Flocka Flame”

Q: What is your favorite pre-game snack and or drink?

A: “Gatorade and fruit snacks”

Q: What is your favorite motivational quote?

A: “You have to fight to reach your dream.- Ronaldo.”

Q: What advice would you give to younger players?

A: “Always remember that you are playing with your family and stay positive no matter what.”

Q: Which college are you looking to attend and what is your current major of interest?

A: “I am going to attend Miscericordia University and major in Biology.”

Q: How many years have you played soccer?

A: “I have played soccer for my entire life, since I could walk.”

Q: How many hours of sleep do you try and get the night before your game? 

A: “I try to get 8 hours of sleep the night before a game.”

 

Boys’ Soccer: Quinn Winslow

Athlete of the Month Quinn Winslow receives the ball from one of his teammates and carries it upline. This photo was taken on Warrior’s home turf and was taken by Mayor Steve Bagwell

Q: Do you have any superstitions or pre-game rituals?

A: “None”

Q: What is your favorite song to listen to on away-game bus rides?

A: “Any Drake song”

Q: What is your favorite pre-game snack and or drink?

A: “Body Armour”

Q: What is your favorite motivational quote?

A: “Live in the moment.”

Q: What advice would you give to younger players?

A: “Enjoy every game and practice, Four years flies by.”

Q: Which college are you looking to attend and what is your current major of interest?

A: “I’ve been looking at Lycoming and Susquehanna, and I would major in business and finance.”

Q: How many years have you played soccer?

A: “12 years”

Q: How many hours of sleep do you try and get the night before your game? 

A: “9-10 hrs.”

Featured photo (at top): The chosen athletes pursue what they love and value by being the best version of themselves for their teammates. Both photos were taken on Warrior’s home turf. The top photo was provided by Brandy Bainbridge and the bottom one was provided by Mayor Steve Bagwell. 

 

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