PANTHER PROFILE
Name: Tony Wallerich.
Age: 18.
Parents: Janice Wallerich.
Sport: Soccer.
Awards received: Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, All-Tournament Team.
Season goals: To tie Gavin Holub for goals scored in a season.
I like this sport because: The competitive nature and teamwork it takes to come out on top.
What is something the average person doesn’t know about your sport? You can get a red card by receiving two yellow cards.
Biggest sports thrill as a participant: Scoring a last-minute goal to win or ice the game.
Pre-competition rituals/superstitions: I have to wear the same headband for every game and run through my dribble drills in warmups.
Biggest academic accomplishment: Making the Honor Roll and being named Student of the Month.
Biggest influence: Neymar, Jr. and Gavin Holub.
Favorite athlete: Neymar, Jr.
Favorite pro team: Paris Saint German.
Favorite college team: Always the Hawkeyes.
Favorite subject in school: Has not been discovered yet.
Favorite teacher: Phillip Gilkerson.
Favorite TV show: “Friends.”
Favorite movie: “Stepbrothers.”
Favorite social media app: Instagram.
Favorite musician: Juice WRLD and Chris Young.
Favorite food: Steak.
Nickname: “Ynot.”
Most famous person I’ve met: Carrie Underwood.
Job/other activities: Subway.
College/future plans: I will be attending Coe College to get a degree in business.