Auburndale graduated and multi-sport student-athlete Alex Willfahrt goes under the microscope with our world-famous interview, ‘Pancakes or Waffles?’
OnFocus: What subjects/classes have been your favorite, and why?
Willfahrt: Phy Ed and English because they were both easy classes and I enjoyed them.
OnFocus: What do you enjoy most about competing in front of family, friends and fans?
Willfahrt: I get to represent my family who watches me and when there are a lot of fans the energy makes it even more exciting.
Willfahrt: OnFocus: What are your hobbies?
I like to lift and watch sports.
OnFocus: Who is/was your first favorite teacher and why?
Willfahrt: My first favorite teacher was Mr. Gunderman because we would always talk about sports and we did a fantasy basketball league.
OnFocus: What is the most unusual food you have eaten?
Willfahrt: I have not eaten anything too unusual that I can remember so probably just something random when I was young.
OnFocus: What is your favorite music to listen to?
Willfahrt: I mainly listen to rap. My favorite artists are Drake, Gunna, and Lil Baby.
OnFocus: What are your plans after high school?
Willfahrt: I am attending UW- LaCrosse to study business.
OnFocus: If they made a movie about you, and your life, what would it be called?
Willfahrt: Unforgettable
OnFocus: What sports did you play throughout your high school career?
Willfahrt: I played football, basketball, and baseball.
OnFocus: Which teammate would you not want to be stranded with on a deserted island?
Willfahrt: Luke Yeske
OnFocus: What are some memorable moments you have had as an athlete?
Willfahrt: Beating Colby in football to get a conference championship. Beating Marathon in the sectional semi-finals. Winning regionals in baseball.
OnFocus: Who are your favorite athletes and/or teams?
Willfahrt: Lebron James is my favorite athlete. My favorite teams are the Packers, Bucks, and Brewers.
OnFocus: What do you enjoy most about competing in front of family, friends and fans?
Willfahrt: I get to represent my family who watches me and when there are a lot of fans the energy makes it even more exciting.
OnFocus: Do you have a funny or unusual moment(s) you have experienced in sports?
Willfahrt: I missed two dunk attempts in one game.
OnFocus: What’s the best thing about being a student-athlete?
Willfahrt: You get to build even closer relationships to your teammates and friends by playing sports.
OnFocus: What words of wisdom can you give to other student-athletes?
Willfahrt: Take in every moment because it goes by fast
OnFocus: Lastly, pancakes or waffles?
Willfahrt: Pancakes
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
