Reporter honors the Trojans’ Yu, Oehler

Auburn High School’s Keegan Yu, football, is the Auburn Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: Pre-calculus.

Q: What other activities do you participate in?

A: Riding in my car to find new adventures. I like to eat a lot and hang out with my friends.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My parents and my coaches.

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

A: Pre-game, I listen to music and I walk around the field. Post-game, I go to Red Robin.

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

A: “Walking on a Dream,” by Empire of the Sun.

From the Sideline

The Trojans kept the Taylor Trophy at home by defeating Kent Meridian 47-6. Quarterback Keegan Yu threw for 208 yards and four touchdowns while adding a rushing TD. In Auburn’s homecoming win against Kentridge last week, Keegan ran for three touchdowns. Keegan is also a member of the track team and maintains a 3.8 GPA in AP and honors courses.

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Auburn High School’s Emma Oehler, soccer, is the Auburn Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: Anatomy.

Q: What other activities do you participate in?

A: Hiking, baking and putting together puzzles.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My dad. He has always pushed me to be the best version of myself and will tell me when I need to improve.

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

A: Take a nap on the bus.

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

A: Anything country.

From the Sideline

Emma recorded a hat trick, lifting the Trojans past Decatur for their first win of the season. Emma is ASB president, a member of Troy Crew and a three-sport athlete who competes in basketball and softball. Emma maintains a 3.9 GPA in AP and honors classes, and she is an incredible leader on and off the field.