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.