Elias

What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

While I compete in football, basketball, lacrosse, swimming, and track, football is where my heart truly lives. There’s nothing like the feeling of stepping onto the field under the lights, the anticipation before the snap, and the physical and mental battle that unfolds on every single play. Football demands a rare combination of power, precision, strategy, and total commitment to your teammates—you can’t succeed alone, and that brotherhood is what I love most about the game. Every sprint, ever

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

My dad is the reason I fell in love with sports. From the time I could walk, he was right there teaching me how to throw a ball, showing me the value of hard work, and pushing me to give my best in everything I do. He never missed a game, and his belief in me gave me the confidence to try new sports and step outside my comfort zone—which is part of why I play football, basketball, lacrosse, swimming, and track today. More than just teaching me skills, he showed me what discipline, resilience, an

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

Winning the football championship is a moment I’ll never forget. After months of grueling practices, early mornings, and pushing through pain and doubt, it all came together on that final field. Standing there with my teammates as the clock hit zero, I felt an overwhelming mix of pride, relief, and pure joy—we had earned every second of that victory together. It wasn’t just about the trophy; it was proof of what happens when a team trusts each other, works relentlessly, and refuses to give up.