PACS Athletics Family Spotlight - October 2021
Grade/Sport: Senior, Varsity Soccer
Your Sports Hero and why: My father, he has coached soccer since I was 9 and he is the reason I play
Favorite Food: Paulanjo's Pizza
Favorite Local Eatery: LD’s on the River
Favorite Sports Moment: Beating Fabius-Pompey in overtime this year
How does Athletics make you a better student or person? Athletics teaches perseverance and leadership
Best part of being an Athlete at Pulaski: The sports teams at Pulaski are like little families
Grade/Sport: Senior, Varsity Cross Country
Your Sports Hero and why: I do not have a specific sports hero, but I would probably go with Ken Block, Rallycross driver - he continues to make himself better and constantly gives back to people with fundraisers, giveaways and raffles
Favorite Food: Crispy Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
Favorite Local Eatery: Lakeside Restaurant
Favorite Sports Moment: Going undefeated 4 years in a row in Cross Country
How does Athletics make you a better student or person? It makes me a much better team player/leader and helps me to adapt to being more persistent and staying with tough things longer
Best part of being an Athlete at Pulaski: Witnessing and being a part of the dedication to Pulaski athletics and support from the coaches and athletes
Grade/Sport: Senior, Varsity Cross Country
Your Sports Hero and why: Michael Phelps - because he has won so many medals
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Favorite Local Eatery: The Riverhouse
Favorite Sports Moment: I don’t really have a favorite
How does Athletics make you a better student or person? It keeps me driven and focused
Best part of being an Athlete at Pulaski: The rush you get in competing in your sport
Grade/Sport: Senior, Varsity Football
Your Sports Hero and why: Mats Zuccarello because he shows me that size does not matter, it's the fight that matters
Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo
Favorite Local Eatery: Stefano's
Favorite Sports Moment: Winning our Senior game with the classmates I grew up with
How does Athletics make you a better student or person? It really helped me learn about hardship and to be open minded
Best part of being an Athlete at Pulaski: I see the same kids in school that I see on the sports teams and it really brings us closer and I have made strong friendships
Grade/Sport: Junior, Varsity Cross Country
Your Sports Hero and why: Sue Bird because she inspires me to be a better athlete
Favorite Food: Quesadillas
Favorite Local Eatery: Millhouse
Favorite Sports Moment: Winning League Champs twice in Track
How does Athletics make you a better student or person? Athletics helps me stay productive
Best part of being an Athlete at Pulaski: Becoming closer with my teammates
Grade/Sport: Senior, Varsity Football
Your Sports Hero and why: Brian Dawkins because he likes to hit hard like me
Favorite Food: Venison
Favorite Local Eatery: Pastabilities
Favorite Sports Moment: When the Eagles won the Superbowl
How does Athletics make you a better student or person? Athletics keep me sane and out of trouble - I can take my frustrations out on the field - I also know the game of football very well and that helps makes it easier for me to be a better player
Best part of being an Athlete at Pulaski: The support of the coaching staff and how much they do for us
Grade/Sport: Senior, Varsity Tennis
Your Sports Hero and why: Serena Williams, She got me into Tennis, and is a big inspiration
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Local Eatery: Byrne Dairy (Love their Paninis)
Favorite Sports Moment: Personal Best in Track & Field w/a sectional qualifying throw at our last meet of the year
How does Athletics make you a better student or person? It motivates me to come to school everyday, I always look forward to playing tennis after school with my friends
Best part of being an Athlete at Pulaski: The connections you make with and grow with the people on your team that lasts in the off season
Grade/Sport: Sophomore, Varsity Cross Country
Favorite Food: Spicy Nacho Doritios
Favorite Local Eatery: Stefanos
Favorite Sports Moment: Our VVS meet - it was the last 100 meters and I did an all out sprint and passed 3 runners and did not let anyone pass me
How does Athletics make you a better student or person? Being part of the team makes me a better person and the competition keeps me striving to improve in all aspects of my life
Best part of being an Athlete at Pulaski: the close friendships made from being part of the team
Grade/Sport: Senior, Varsity Tennis
Your Sports Hero and why: Michael Jordan because he always gave his all
Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes with gravy
Favorite Local Eatery: Artie's Hometown Diner
Favorite Sports Moment: Serena Williams winning her first grand slam at 17 years old
How does Athletics make you a better student or person? It makes me better at time management
Best part of being an Athlete at Pulaski: The teams are smaller so you develop really close friendships
Grade/Sport: Sophomore, Varsity Soccer
Your Sports Hero and why: Tessa Eisel, she has taught me so much, has been a great role model on the team and I look up to her like a sister
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite Local Eatery: Artie's Hometown Diner
Favorite Sports Moment: Winning the Fabius-Pompey game
How does Athletics make you a better student or person? Gives me something to look forward to for after school and is a great stress reliever
Best part of being an Athlete at Pulaski: Best part of being a Pulaski Athlete is having an amazing team acting as family and supporting me on and off the field