State Bank Financial Senior Spotlight

Parents’ names: Thomas and Penny Vinnedge 

Siblings: Sophia Vinnedge 

Position or events:  Offensive and defensive line 

Career highlight:  Our game against Wittenberg-Birnamwood this season 

At what age did you start playing your main sport?  

I started playing football in third grade.

Who introduced you to the sport?  

My dad.

Has this always been your favorite sport?  

Yes, since I started playing football I have loved it.

How has balancing academics and athletics been different for you from your freshman year to your senior year?   

I have to be more careful with time management than I did freshman year. 

What is your favorite part about this sport? 

I like how it pushes me to my physical limits.

What about it has caused you to stick with it for this long?

I stuck with it because I love the sport. 

What would you say is your biggest asset on the field/track? 

My biggest asset on the field is resilience and being able to adapt to the situation. 

What has been your most memorable experience in high school sports so far?  

My most memorable experience was making the playoffs in football this year. 

How does it feel as a senior, to look back throughout high school and see your growth (as a person and athlete)? 

Its crazy to think of how much I’ve developed and grown throughout all four years of playing high school sports. 

Any memorable coaches or teammates you’d like to give a shout out to? 

Coach Hilgemann my offensive line coach, really helped get better at the game.

Any hobbies outside of sports?  

Fishing and motorcross. 

Favorite song? 

“All Along the Watchtower” by Jimi Hendrix. 

Future plans?

Joining the United States Marine Corps.