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ILION, N.Y. —
BRETT RISI
Team: Ilion Golden Bombers
Sport: Bowling
Age: 17
Year in school: Senior
FAVORITES
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Athlete: Didier Drogba
Class in school: Math
Movie: Happy Gilmore
TV show: I Shouldn't Be Alive
Actor: Jim Carrey
Musician: Jay Sean
Song: "War"
Food: Steak
Explain what you enjoy most about your sport and athletics.
I like playing the sport and when I am the best at it, whether it be for that day or in a tournament. There’s nothing better than walking out of a bowling alley knowing you just won the whole tournament.
What is your most memorable athletic moment?
When I scored two upper 90 soccer goals in the second half of our game vs. Mohawk and was the top play that Monday for WKTV’s Top 6 Plays at 6.
Tell us about someone who inspires you in sports and why.
It would have to be my brother, Ryan. He has always given me confidence when I need it the most, he has bowled in all the tournaments that I have and has always set a high standard for me to reach or get past, and he is always there for me when I need someone to look to or for an answer on the lanes. I couldn’t ask for a better brother.
What are your greatest challenges balancing academics and sports?
Just doing homework and trying to work 25 hours a week while I’m concentrating on my sports.
What are your plans after graduating from high school?
Most likely, I will be attending Herkimer County Community College to team up and bowl with my brother, Ryan.
appeared in March 12, 2011 edition of The Telegram
BRETT RISI
Team: Ilion Golden Bombers
Sport: Bowling
Age: 17
Year in school: Senior
FAVORITES
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Athlete: Didier Drogba
Class in school: Math
Movie: Happy Gilmore
TV show: I Shouldn't Be Alive
Actor: Jim Carrey
Musician: Jay Sean
Song: "War"
Food: Steak
Explain what you enjoy most about your sport and athletics.
I like playing the sport and when I am the best at it, whether it be for that day or in a tournament. There’s nothing better than walking out of a bowling alley knowing you just won the whole tournament.
What is your most memorable athletic moment?
When I scored two upper 90 soccer goals in the second half of our game vs. Mohawk and was the top play that Monday for WKTV’s Top 6 Plays at 6.
Tell us about someone who inspires you in sports and why.
It would have to be my brother, Ryan. He has always given me confidence when I need it the most, he has bowled in all the tournaments that I have and has always set a high standard for me to reach or get past, and he is always there for me when I need someone to look to or for an answer on the lanes. I couldn’t ask for a better brother.
What are your greatest challenges balancing academics and sports?
Just doing homework and trying to work 25 hours a week while I’m concentrating on my sports.
What are your plans after graduating from high school?
Most likely, I will be attending Herkimer County Community College to team up and bowl with my brother, Ryan.
appeared in March 12, 2011 edition of The Telegram
