Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Three Lakes senior Ethan Potrykus participates in a variety of sports, both at Three Lakes High School and outside of school. He runs on the track and field team in the spring and then cross country in the fall. He also plays soccer in the fall and participates in Pankration (karate). After high school, Potrykus plans to attend UW-Green Bay. Here is more on the Three Lakes senior:

Do you have a nickname that your friends or family call you?
“My only nickname is Ethan.”

Do you participate in any other sports besides track?
“I participate in lots of different sports, I do cross country, track, fall soccer, spring soccer, and Pankration. I’ve always loved running, and soccer is one of my absolute favorite things to do in my spare time. As for Pankration (Karate), I’m an eight-time world champion and love learning how to fight people and defend myself.”

Do you have a personal goal for the track this year?
“I have a few personal goals for track, but I don’t know if I will be able to get them this year since I just started training a week ago after healing from a broken foot. But I wanted to go to State for the two-mile, break two minutes for the 800, and sub five minutes for the mile.”

What other hobbies do you have outside of sports?
“I have lots of other hobbies, such as traveling and reading books, but one of the most interesting is that I’m writing a book of my own that I started two years ago.”

Favorite vacation spot that you’ve been to?

“My favorite vacation spot is Hawaii, just because it’s so tropical and beautiful, and it’s amazing to see all that the world has to offer.”

Do you have a pregame ritual that helps you before your meets?
“The only thing before my meets that I do is eat specific foods (protein and carbs) and spend at least an hour stretching beforehand.”

Do you have any plans for after high school? College? Do you want to play a sport in college?
“I plan on going to UW-Green Bay after I graduate high school, but I don’t know if I’ll do any sports officially for the school. I will definitely continue doing Pankration and keep competing for Team USA.”