The COVID-19 pandemic forced the sudden cancellation of the NCAA winter and spring seasons. Over the coming weeks, Wisconsin Lutheran College Athletics will be highlighting its senior student-athletes. We start with the seniors from the spring who had their seasons cut short.
Name: Connor Young
Hometown (High School): Kenosha, Wis. (LakeView Technology)
Sports: Football, Men's Track & Field
Major: Business Administration
What are your plans after graduation?
Hopefully get a job.
What is one piece of advice you would give to your freshman self?
Mess up, because failure is the best teacher you will ever have.
Which WLC faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?
Coach Mike Fossum because he has stood by me even when it wasn't his job.
What one class would you retake just for fun and why?
American Popular Music, because we just got to listen to good music and learn more about why it was so cool.
What is the most unique thing about your hometown?
The most unique thing about Kenosha is the small-town atmosphere you get from living in a city.
What is something that people may not know about you but should?
I'm actually a big fan of the SciFi and Fantasy genres.
What did you like most about competing at WLC and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I got to continue playing the sport I love and meet some really great friends along the way.
Did you have any pre-event routines? If so, what are they?
I would pray before every game that my performance and conduct would glorify God.
What was your favorite thing to do off the field?
Hang out with friends.
What was your most memorable athletic moment at WLC?
Celebrating with Michael Scheffler after he broke the school record.
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