Mike Rose | @MFRose11 (Twitter)
Friday, March 11, 2016 | BataviasBest.org
Anthony had one heck of a season, finishing with a nationals appearance. Here is his profile:
Anthony Ray – Batavia High School – Indoor Track
5’11″ – 265 lbs – Sophomore
Career Highlight #1 – “Winning back to back football sectionals and winning 2 sectional patches in indoor track ”
Career Highlight #2 – “Going to states”
Career Highlight #3 – “Going to Nationals ”
Favorite thing about High School Sports: “Competing for my school and for my teammates.”
Most memorable moment in High School Sports career: “Winning my first sectional title in football as a freshman.”
Plans after High School: “Would like to go to college and play football or compete in track.”
BB: Being a young track athlete, do you feel the sky is the limit for you in the future?
AR: Yes I believe the sky’s the limit. With my coaches and dad motivating and helping me. as long as i keep pushing myself to continue working hard the sky’s the limit.
BB: What has helped you most in your ability to throw so successfully?
AR: My coaches have done a great job getting me stronger and teaching me technique. I also get a lot of support from family and friends that helps me with my confidence.
BB: What was the experience like at states this year?
AR: The experience was great. I learned there is a lot of good throwers in NY State and I will have to work even harder so I can be the best when i’m a senior.
BB: Do you feel you can improve upon your state finish next season?
AR: Yes I do think I can improve on my finish at states. I didn’t throw as good as I would’ve liked to. My goal by my senior year is to be the state champ.
BB: Finally, being a multi sport athlete, do you feel being such a versatile athlete has helped you in track?
AR: Yes I do believe that. Football and track go together for me. I workout for football and I workout for track. I work on getting stronger and better everyday for both sports.
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Stay tuned as Anthony goes forward in his athletic career.
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