By Reid Moulton – Staff Reporter

Nick Vancho is a freshman on the Law boys track team. He has already shown many signs of a great future ahead, proving himself as one of the best underclassmen on the team. Advocate Staff Reporter Reid Moulton interviewed Vancho about his freshman season.

Reid Moulton: How did your freshman year go on the track team and what were you able to accomplish?

Nick Vancho: My freshman year on the track team had many challenges. I experienced both success and setbacks in some of my events, but ultimately, I developed and matured as an athlete. I was able to accomplish new personal records in my events and go up in the ranking.

RM: How have your teammates helped you with your success this season?

NV: My teammates have really helped me out with this season. They push me to get better each practice and we all support each other. It’s a great environment to improve in.

RM: What were your favorite parts of being on the team?

NV: Being able to compete alongside and against teammates and other athletes is great or the same level as me. Also being able to bond when we would have long bus rides and the experience of home and away meets.

RM: What goals are you going to set for next season?

NV: Next year, I’m aiming to improve my personal records in all my events, consistently place in the top three in competitions, and maybe be able to make states as a sophomore with as many events as I could.

RM: What was the biggest change from middle school track to high school track?

NV: The biggest change was the strength and the speed of the opponents. It was a lot more challenging and difficult to go up against, but it just helps me push myself harder knowing that the kids are faster and stronger than middle school.