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ZANE SMITH
Team: Utica-Notre Dame Jugglers
Sport: Football
Position: Wide Receiver, Kicker
Age: 18
Year in school: Senior
FAVORITES
Sport to play: Baseball
Sport to watch: College Baseball
Athlete: Sebastian Janikowski
Team: New York Giants
Subject in school: Gym
Movie: Step Brothers
TV show: Brickleberry
Actor: Will Ferrell
Song: ‘Fast Car’ by Tracy Chapman
Musician: Meek Mill
Food: Meatball and Sausage Calzone
Explain what you enjoy most about your sport and athletics.
Sports are like nothing else. They can excite you pr potentially make you cry in a simple tick of the clock. I love sports because they put you in a mood that nothing else can. I also love the bond that I have with my teammates.
What is your most memorable athletic moment?
My most memorable athletic moment was when I kicked a game-winning field goal against my hometown, Ilion, to win 31-30. I have kicked at Ilion High School hundreds of times on my own and it is where I taught myself how to kick.
Tell us about someone who inspires you in sports and why.
Tim Tebow inspires me quite a bit. With most people doubting him, he can lead a football team to a win. He works and plays potentially harder than anybody in the game.
What are your greatest challenges balancing academics and sports?
The hardest part to do while being a student-athlete is finding extra time to take extra batting practice, working out or kicking field goals. School must come before sports.
What are your plans after graduating from high school?
I have been accepted through early-decision to attend Division I Bryant University to play baseball. I plan on majoring in Business. Bryant University is located near Providence, Rhode Island. I signed my letter of intent on November 14, 2012. Bryant University Plays in the Northeast Conference (NEC). Their nickname is the Bulldogs of which I have one at home and the town is actually called Smithfield.
appeared in November 16, 2012 print edition of The Telegram
ZANE SMITH
Team: Utica-Notre Dame Jugglers
Sport: Football
Position: Wide Receiver, Kicker
Age: 18
Year in school: Senior
FAVORITES
Sport to play: Baseball
Sport to watch: College Baseball
Athlete: Sebastian Janikowski
Team: New York Giants
Subject in school: Gym
Movie: Step Brothers
TV show: Brickleberry
Actor: Will Ferrell
Song: ‘Fast Car’ by Tracy Chapman
Musician: Meek Mill
Food: Meatball and Sausage Calzone
Explain what you enjoy most about your sport and athletics.
Sports are like nothing else. They can excite you pr potentially make you cry in a simple tick of the clock. I love sports because they put you in a mood that nothing else can. I also love the bond that I have with my teammates.
What is your most memorable athletic moment?
My most memorable athletic moment was when I kicked a game-winning field goal against my hometown, Ilion, to win 31-30. I have kicked at Ilion High School hundreds of times on my own and it is where I taught myself how to kick.
Tell us about someone who inspires you in sports and why.
Tim Tebow inspires me quite a bit. With most people doubting him, he can lead a football team to a win. He works and plays potentially harder than anybody in the game.
What are your greatest challenges balancing academics and sports?
The hardest part to do while being a student-athlete is finding extra time to take extra batting practice, working out or kicking field goals. School must come before sports.
What are your plans after graduating from high school?
I have been accepted through early-decision to attend Division I Bryant University to play baseball. I plan on majoring in Business. Bryant University is located near Providence, Rhode Island. I signed my letter of intent on November 14, 2012. Bryant University Plays in the Northeast Conference (NEC). Their nickname is the Bulldogs of which I have one at home and the town is actually called Smithfield.
appeared in November 16, 2012 print edition of The Telegram
