Athlete of the Week: Ridge Reed, Carlisle High School

Name: Ridge Reed

School: Carlisle

Sport: Football

Class: Senior

Age: 18

Claim to fame: God’s blessings

Bet you didn’t know: My dad was a college running back

Toughest opponent/why? Myself because I sometimes doubt myself

Favorite book: Outsiders

Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights and 300

Favorite TV show: The Walking Dead

Favorite musical artist: Drake

Favorite pro athlete/why? Ezekiel Elliott because I love how he runs the ball

Favorite smell: Cinnamon pretzels

Favorite home-cooked meal: Steak

Game-day rituals: Just relax and try to get into game mode

Person who would play me in a movie/why? Zac Efron because he’s an athlete and he’s handsome

Words you live by: Dream big

Biggest influence/why? My dad because he has always pushed me to go one step beyond

I am most annoyed by: People who don’t care

I can’t live without: My family

Most embarrassing moment: Tripping and falling at a pep assembly

In 10 years, I’ll be: Living with my family

Best thing about football: The bond between friends and teammates

Worst thing about football: Not doing all I can to help my team win

Vegetable I just won’t eat: Asparagus

Favorite junk food: Chocolate chip cookies

Favorite school subject: History

Last DVD or video game I bought: Fallout 4

Person whose brain you’d like to pick: Coach Grant

Love to trade places for a day with: Bill Gates

When I’m bored, I like to: Sleep

Worst habit: Popping my knuckles

On your bedroom walls: Football posters

Talent I’d most like to have: Playing the piano

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