Soccer - Sports
Student finds passion in sport
To some people, soccer is just a sport. But to people like junior Tyler Peeler, it’s more. Peeler, who has been playing soccer for almost 12 years, loves the sport.
“I love the game, and (I) want to keep playing after high school and into college,” Peeler said.
While Peeler enjoys soccer, he said there are other advantages to playing soccer.
“It’s a good way to keep in touch with friends,” Peeler said.
While playing soccer Peeler has made a few accomplishments. Peeler started varsity last season and went to nationals.
Even after making these accomplishments, Peeler still has some goals for this season.
“(I) hope to go to state (and) make first team in conference,” Peeler said.
Peeler has a few diets to keep in shape for soccer.
“(I) play (soccer) all year long,” Peeler said. “(I also) do sit ups every night.”
Peeler also practices outside of school whenever he gets the chance.
Math teacher and soccer coach Josh Griffith considers Peeler like a member of his family.
“Tyler is a member of my soccer team, and like any member of my team, I consider him a part of my family,” Griffith said.
When it comes to Peeler’s determination in soccer, Griffith said Peeler is extremely determined.
“Any day that bowling is meeting later (he goes to conditioning),” Griffith said. “Once the season starts, he’s at every practice.”
While Griffith expects Peeler to make varsity, he said it’s not a guarantee that
he will.
Junior Alhassan Darboh has known Peeler for five years, and said is close
friends with Peeler. Darboh said that Peeler goes to conditioning and practices every day.
Darboh and Griffith both agree that Peeler goes to the open gyms as often as he is able.