{"id":8660,"date":"2026-02-02T14:38:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montoursville.k12.pa.us\/thearrowhead\/?p=8660"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:02:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:02:51","slug":"january-athletes-of-the-month-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montoursville.k12.pa.us\/thearrowhead\/2026\/02\/02\/january-athletes-of-the-month-2\/","title":{"rendered":"January Athlete of the Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

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. Senior Gabe Vanderwall represents the wrestling team this month.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wrestling: Gabe Vanderwall<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Vanderwall prepares to face his opponent during his wrestling match. This photo was taken in the Warrior’s home gym and was provided by senior Lillian McCulloch.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Q: Do you have any superstitions or pre-game rituals?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A: \u201cMy pregame rituals are listening to music and pacing back and forth to try and focus.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Q: What is your favorite song to listen to on away-game bus rides?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A: \u201c<\/span>My favorite song to listen to on away bus rides is ‘Babydoll’ by Dominic Fike.<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Q: What is your favorite pre-game snack and or drink?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A: \u201c<\/span>My favorite pregame snack is rice cakes and my favorite drink is a blue ‘gatorlyte.’<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Q: What is your favorite motivational quote?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A: \u201c<\/span>My favorite motivational quotes are <\/span>“It always seems impossible until it’s done” and <\/span>“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Q: What advice would you give to younger players?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A: \u201c<\/span>I would give the advice that worrying about how a competition will go only hinders your performance.<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Q: Which college are you looking to attend and what is your current major of interest?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A: \u201c<\/span> I am looking to attend either Duquesne University or Penn State for Biomedical engineering.<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Q: How many years have you played soccer?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A: \u201c<\/span>I have wrestled for 13 years.<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Q: How many hours of sleep do you try to get the night before your game?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A: \u201c<\/span> I try to get 10 hours of sleep before competitions.<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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