PART 2: Winter Sports Q&A – Riverside

Winter sports are back in action at Riverside High School.

The two sports popular sports are the school right now are Basketball and Swimming. We had a chance to catch up with some of the athletes from each of these teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the season ahead and their plans for the future.

This is part two of a two part series featuring area seniors in winter sports. To view PART 1 featuring Ellwood City student athletes, CLICK HERE.

Megan Zelch

How long have you played basketball? I have played basketball for eleven years now.

Why do you like playing basketball?  I like to play basketball because it is a challenging game and it requires a lot of skill to be good at, which I respect. I love playing team sports as well, because it is much more rewarding winning, learning, and playing as a team rather than individually. I love growing a bond with my teammates each year. I appreciate that there is a strategy that goes into the game but you can also play the simple game.

 Do you have any plans for after graduation? I plan to attend a college or university but am undecided in my choice as of right now.

How have you, your coach, and team prepared for the season ahead? Our team has been preparing the last few weeks for the season by learning the fundamentals of Coach Drake’s program. She does great integrating each play or defense into our team one step at a time. Our team is young, so the program is new to a lot of us, but everyone really puts the effort in to learn and we have already caught on well. I know that each girl on our team is on the team because they want to be there and benefit the team as best they can. I am excited to see how the season goes for us and how we grow as a team. 

Madeline Dimeo

How long have you been swimming? I have been swimming for 10 years.

What do you love about swimming? My favorite part of swimming is definitely my teammates because we have so much fun together and they always push me to be my best.

Any plans for after graduation? At the moment, I plan on going to Penn State for nursing for the next four years.

What are you looking forward to this season? This season, I’m excited to spend more time with my team and do my best as my high school swimming career comes to a close.

Madden Boehm

How long have you been playing basketball? I have been playing for nine years now.

 What is your favorite part of basketball? My favorite part is getting to play together as a team and make memories together.

 Any plans for after graduation? I will be attending Seton Hill University to play baseball and will major in Sports Management and minor in Business.

 Favorite memory? It would have to be beating Ellwood twice my freshman year.

What are you most looking forward to this season? I’m looking forward to improving throughout the season and working hard so the team can get to the playoffs.