Top female and male athletes

Brittany Reindl and Billy Sangbusch

Senior Brittany Reindl and Billy Sangbusch were nominated as top athletes for this issue of The Rowdy Report: Web Edition.

 

Rowdy Report:  What got you into the sport?

Brittany Reindl:  I started playing because my mom went to state in high school, so I thought it would be fun.

Billy Sangbusch:  I started playing football because my dad played in high school and so   did my grandpa. It’s like a William Henry Sangbusch tradition.

RR:  What are your goals for this season?

BR:  Our goals are to have a better conference record then last year and to progress farther into regionals and possibly win state.

BS:  Our team goal is to win state.

RR:  Do you plan on doing the sport in college?

BR: Yes, possibly at a D-2 college in Minnesota.

BS:  Yes, at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.

RR:  Do you have any pre-game rituals?

BR:  I always have Amanda Beggi braid my hair.

BS:  At the end of the National Anthem, I look over at my dad in the stands and give him a head nod.

RR:  What are your accomplishments so far?

BR:  I’m a 4 year letter winner on varsity, honorable mention all- county and all conference my junior year, and 2nd most aces (192) in a career at Bradford.

RR:  What is the hardest part about being a student athlete at Bradford?

BR:  The hardest part is trying to balance school, work, and volleyball at the same time.

BS:  The hardest thing is keeping on top of things between football and school work.

RR:  When you graduate, what will you miss the most about Bradford?

BR:  I’m going to miss old friends and some of the teachers.

BS:  I’ll miss the football team, my friends, Alex Strangberg, Abbi Steinberg, and everything else about Bradford.

RR: How long have you been playing the sport?

BR:  I’ve been playing since 6th grade.

BS:  I’ve been playing since 5th grade.

RR:  Who is your role model?

BR:  My mom and one of the coaches from my club team.

BS:  Greg Jennings from the Green Bay Packers

RR:  What do you like the most about your sport?

BR:  I like the constant movement and the high energy. It’s just a fun sport.

BS:  It’s physical and nasty.

by Alex Strangberg