TENNERTON — As part of our commitment to delivering the strongest sports coverage in Upshur County, the My Buckhannon sports department is proud to bring you another installment of our exclusive series, Raising the Jolly Roger With…
The weekly feature spotlights a Buckhannon-Upshur senior student-athlete, offering readers a closer look at the personalities, motivations and stories behind the athletes who anchor Buccaneer sports.
This week’s student-athlete is Deacon Thorne — enjoy getting to know him.
1. Please list all the sports you have played at B-U and what year you played them? I have played varsity soccer all four years.
2. What has been your favorite athletic moment at Buckhannon-Upshur that you participated in? Earning All-State and Big Ten Conference honors last year.
3. Describe your toughest practice at Buckhannon-Upshur. What sport and who was the coach? Two-a-day practices with coach (Dalton) Auvil.
4. Do you have a favorite saying from one of your head coaches? No I do not.
5. What was or is your favorite class you have taken at Buckhannon-Upshur and who taught it? Why was it your favorite? My favorite class was Drivers Education with Mr. Nichol. The reason is he is my favorite teacher.
6. What is your favorite thing about being a Buccaneer? The people around me, my friends and family.
7. If you were asked to play another sport, what would it be and why? Probably golf, because it’s the sport I like to do in the off season.
8. Who is your hero and why? My parents because they are my role models.
9. What do you want to be when you grow up? Civil Engineer or in the criminal justice field.
10. What are your initial plans after graduation this spring? Go to college and play soccer.
11. What question do you hate to answer? I don’t have an answer to this question.
12. Who is the best athlete in your family? I would have to say I am the best athlete.
13. Do you have a favorite vacation spot? If so, where? I like to go anywhere on vacation. Just to get away from home is nice.
14. What is your favorite food and one thing you won’t eat? My favorite food is steak and a food I won’t eat is Brussel sprouts.
15. What advice would you give to a young athlete ready to start his/her time as a Buccaneer? Don’t take time for granted, give 100% at everything you do, and enjoy every second.
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