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SCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS —
JOE SPAULDING
Team: Little Falls Mounties
Sport: Track and Field
Age: 17
Year in school: Senior
Position: Sprints, long jump
FAVORITES
Sport to play: Football
Sport to watch: Football
Athlete: Michael Phelps
Team: NY Giants
Class in school: Earth Science
Movie: The Boondock Saints
TV show: Scrubs
Actress/comedian: Ellen DeGeneres
Actor: Jim Carrey
Song: Numb by Linkin Park
Band/musician: Linkin Park
Food: Chicken Wings
In three sentences, explain what you enjoy most about your sport and athletics.
What I enjoy most about track and field is being cheered on by my whole team. Hearing everyone yelling my name pushes me even harder to win or to improve my time. Track is an individual sport as much as it is a team sport. Finally, the friendships you form as an athlete can last a lifetime.
What is your most memorable athletic moment?
I’d say my most memorable athletic moment was playing Notre Dame in football. It was a huge game and we were winning. I feel I played the best game of my life. The cheers from the Little Falls fans pushed our team to play their best. Even though we lost, it was the best game of my football career. As a team we were so proud of ourselves because we knew we played our hardest.
Someone who inspires you in sports and why?
The person who inspires me the most in sports is my brother Barry. He inspired me most in football. I wanted to be just like him and play just like him. It was hard because I think coaches and fans expect to see those abilities in younger brothers and sisters. When Barry came to our games, it would push me to play harder. What a feeling when your brother is proud of how you play.
What are your greatest challenges balancing academics and sports?
I think sports are an important part in a student’s life, but academics come first. Being able to stay on top of my work and not fall behind is a huge challenge. I try to complete assignments and study for exams during free time in school. I also work late most week nights after practice and games.
What are your plans after graduating from high school?
I plan to attend SUNY Oneonta and major in Geology. I’m also planning to run track at Oneonta.
appeared in May 1, 2010 edition of The Evening Times
JOE SPAULDING
Team: Little Falls Mounties
Sport: Track and Field
Age: 17
Year in school: Senior
Position: Sprints, long jump
FAVORITES
Sport to play: Football
Sport to watch: Football
Athlete: Michael Phelps
Team: NY Giants
Class in school: Earth Science
Movie: The Boondock Saints
TV show: Scrubs
Actress/comedian: Ellen DeGeneres
Actor: Jim Carrey
Song: Numb by Linkin Park
Band/musician: Linkin Park
Food: Chicken Wings
In three sentences, explain what you enjoy most about your sport and athletics.
What I enjoy most about track and field is being cheered on by my whole team. Hearing everyone yelling my name pushes me even harder to win or to improve my time. Track is an individual sport as much as it is a team sport. Finally, the friendships you form as an athlete can last a lifetime.
What is your most memorable athletic moment?
I’d say my most memorable athletic moment was playing Notre Dame in football. It was a huge game and we were winning. I feel I played the best game of my life. The cheers from the Little Falls fans pushed our team to play their best. Even though we lost, it was the best game of my football career. As a team we were so proud of ourselves because we knew we played our hardest.
Someone who inspires you in sports and why?
The person who inspires me the most in sports is my brother Barry. He inspired me most in football. I wanted to be just like him and play just like him. It was hard because I think coaches and fans expect to see those abilities in younger brothers and sisters. When Barry came to our games, it would push me to play harder. What a feeling when your brother is proud of how you play.
What are your greatest challenges balancing academics and sports?
I think sports are an important part in a student’s life, but academics come first. Being able to stay on top of my work and not fall behind is a huge challenge. I try to complete assignments and study for exams during free time in school. I also work late most week nights after practice and games.
What are your plans after graduating from high school?
I plan to attend SUNY Oneonta and major in Geology. I’m also planning to run track at Oneonta.
appeared in May 1, 2010 edition of The Evening Times
