Lions’ Child, Ward honored for their performances

Auburn Mountainview High School’s Teagin Child, football, is the Auburn Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: U.S. history with Mr. Wood.

Q: What other activities do you participate in?

A: I enjoy basketball, baseball, snowboarding and mountain biking

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My mom.

Q: Do you have a pre- or postgame tradition? What is it?

A: Pre-game ritual is to put on the same pair of underwear every game.

Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?

A: “Rumor” by Lee Brice

From the Sideline

Teagin had 10 catches for 149 yards and seven tackles on defense against Todd Beamer. For the season, he is fourth in the NPSL with 44 catches for 715 yards and seven touchdowns, while on defense he is fifth in the NPSL in tackles with 63.5.

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Auburn Mountainview High School’s Emily Ward, swimming, is the Auburn Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: Language arts.

Q: What other activities do you participate in?

A: I like to draw, read, hang out with friends and family and go on hikes.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My parents and coaches have helped me the most.

Q: Do you have a pre- or postgame tradition? What is it?

A: Post-game tradition is to go out to dinner with my family after meets.

Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?

A: “One man band” by Old Dominion.

From the Sideline

Emily was voted NPSL Swim Athlete of the Year for 2019. Emily also set school records last week in the 200- yard medley relay and the 100 fly and 100 backstroke.