ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
AUSTIN STIDHAM, VALLEY VIEW
Name: Austin Stidham School: Valley View Grade: Senior
Age:18
Sports: Football, basketball Claim to fame/honors: In regional final win over Milton-Union, he had a rushing touchdown, a 60-yard receiving touchdown, a kickoff return of 60 yards, and on defense, eighth tackles with four solo, an interception and two passes defended; earned first-team All-Southwestern Buckeye League honors as a wide receiver and defensive back.
Bet you didn’t know … I have had two eye surgeries
Words I live by: Make them remember you.
Toughest opponent: Ironton
Biggest influence: Kobe Bryant
Game-day rituals: Take a nap and eat some Skittles on the bus or in the locker room
What’s on my bedroom walls: Pictures and quotes of Kobe
When I’m bored I like to… hang out with friends or work out
Favorite movie: “The Longest Yard”
Person who would play me in a movie: Adam Sandler
Favorite TV show: “Breaking Bad”
Favorite musical artist: Jack Harlow
I can’t live without: My phone
I can live without: School Event I’d like to attend: The Super Bowl
Favorite book: “Sixty-One” by Chris Paul
Favorite home-cooked meal: Breakfast for dinner
Favorite restaurant: The Cheesecake Factory Favorite smell: Citrus Favorite cereal: Fruity Pebbles
Store where I’d like a shopping spree: Nike Outlets
Vegetable I won’t eat: Cauliflower
I’d love to trade places for a day with … Justin Jefferson
Whose mind would I like to read? Elon Musk
Place where I’d love to travel? Bora Bora
Talent you’d like to have? Fluently speak another language
Favorite school subject: Math
Favorite athlete: Kobe Bryant
Favorite team: Michigan Wolverines
Favorite Olympic sport: Basketball
Something in the world I’d like to change: Everyone to be treated the same, no hate
Favorite sports moment: Winning the regional championship against Milton-Union
Favorite junk food: Ice cream
Best thing about football: Being able to play with my brothers for 10 years and having my dad as one of my coaches
In 10 years, I hope to be … a journeyman linemen with a family, living in our own home