Athlete of the Week: Drew Sacks, Vandalia-Butler High School

Name: Drew Sacks

School: Vandalia-Butler

Grade: Sophomore

Age: 15

Sports: Bowling

Claim to fame/honors: Earned second-team All-Ohio honors with a 672 series for sixth place at state tournament; earned first-team All-Greater Western Ohio Conference honors

Bet you didn’t know … I play soccer

Words you live by: One day at a time

Toughest opponent: Sidney

Biggest influence: Ron Hatfield and dad

What’s on your bedroom walls? Awards from bowling and soccer

When I’m bored I like to … watch bowling

Favorite movie: Remember the Titans

Person who would play you in a movie: I’d play myself

Favorite TV show: Any soccer match

Favorite musical genre: I like all types of music

I can’t live without: Bowling

I can live without: Homework

Event you’d like to attend: Professional soccer match

Favorite home-cooked meal: Matza ball soup

Favorite restaurant: Red Lobster

Favorite cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Store where you’d like a shopping spree: Hollister

Vegetable you won’t eat: Pepper

I’d love to trade places for a day with … My coach, Jeff Rezabek. He’s the Ohio House Representative for the 43rd District.

Whose mind would you like to read? My brother

Place where you’d love to travel? England

Favorite school subject: Math

Favorite athlete: Pete Weber

Favorite team: Chelsea FC

Favorite Olympic sport: Soccer

Favorite sports moment: Winning the Junior Masters Bowling tournament last May

Favorite junk food: Brownies

Best thing about bowling: Something everyone can do and have fun

In 10 years, I hope to be … a college graduate with a good-paying job

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