Jack Fischvogt
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Jack Fischvogt// Columbus East senior basketball player
Fischvogt led the Olympians with 11 points in a 41-33 first-round sectional win against Columbus North and with nine points in Friday’s 41-37 semifinal loss at East Central.
His performance last week: “I think I gave my best effort. Those last couple games, it was just leaving it all out there.”
Do you do anything special to prepare? “I usually try to drink a lot of water on game days and before the game and go hard in practice to prepare myself.”
Favorite drink: “Sprite.”
Favorite food: “Steak”
Favorite class: “Government”
Favorite sports team: “Indiana Hoosiers basketball”
Favorite athlete: “Michael Jordan”
Role model: “My dad (Scott Fischvogt)”
Best advice: “Don’t live with any regret.”
Athletics goal: “Playing college basketball.”
If you could travel anywhere: “Probably The Bahamas because it’s real pretty, nice weather, warm.”
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Laney Acton // Columbus North senior gymnast
Laney Acton
Acton finished 14th on both the bars and beam and 15th on the floor on her way to a 12th-place all-around finish Friday to help the Bull Dogs capture the team title at the Franklin Central Regional.
Her performance last week: “I think that was one of my best performances this season. I just had to focus in on the little things, and I think it really paid off.”
Do you do anything special to prepare? “Reese (Euler) and I usually say a prayer and listen to music.”
Favorite drink: “Starbucks”
Favorite food: “Salmon”
Favorite class: “I like my Jewelry and Glass class”
Favorite sports team: “Indiana University basketball”
Favorite athlete: “Gabby Douglas”
Role model: “My grandma (Carol Lawdermilt).”
Best advice: “Have fun with everything you do. Don’t overthink it. You have one life to live, and you have to make the best of it.’’
Athletics goal: “To end my season well.”
If you could travel anywhere: “Reese and I are actually going to Punta Cana this summer, so I’m really excited for that.”
