Featured Athlete: Prince Ugoh

Grade: 10 | Sport: Football

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In his fourth year of playing football, sophomore Prince Ugoh makes his mark on the varsity team playing tackle and defensive end. For Ugoh, the friends he’s made in the sport is what drives his passion.

Wingspan: How long have you been playing football and what got you started?

Ugoh: “I have been playing football for 4 years now and I started in the 7th grade.”

Wingspan: What position do you play?

Ugoh: “I play defensive end and tackle.”

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Wingspan: When did you realize that football was the sport for you?

Ugoh: “I realized it was the sport for me because I loved being able to hit someone else without getting in trouble, and also making new friends.”

Wingspan: What is something that motivates you?

Ugoh: “What motivates me everyday is the will to be one I verse better than every and the possibility of getting stronger.”

Wingspan: Why was summer training important for this upcoming season?

Ugoh: “Summer camp was important because it got me and the team in shape for the season physically and mentally.”

Wingspan: What is your favorite part about your sport?

Ugoh: “My favorite part about football is being able to go out, no matter what weather, and hit somebody.”

Wingspan: What is something that you want to improve on?

Ugoh: “I need to work on my technique mainly.”

Wingspan: What are you expecting from this season?

Ugoh: “For the last couple of games I’m expecting us to finish out strong even though we haven’t won a lot of our games.”