Brambley on the mark again
Name: Luke Brambley
School: Everett Area
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Rifle
Athlete of the week achievement: Brambley earned his third straight individual state title by winning the three-position event at this past weekend’s state meet while also leading his team to its third straight state team title.
Season update: Brambley capped his scholastic career with another state title.
Coach Ethan Cessna’s quote: “His overall demeanor in this sport is different than other sports. This is a more of a mental game, and he is just as cool as a cucumber. He doesn’t let things get to him. I’ve been coaching him for eight years. He is just an amazing athlete. He doesn’t let the pressure get to him. He performs the way he practices, and I love that.”
Favorite teacher: Scott Myers
Favorite subject: Agricultural science
Favorite movie: “Hacksaw Ridge”
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite music: Country
Outside interests: Hunting, soccer, being outdoors
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: No preference
Pro athlete most admired: Heath Miller
Best athlete I ever competed against: Everett’s Camden Donahoe, who “helped push me to become a lot better.”
Most influential person on my athletic career: Rifle coaches Ethan Cessna and Lynn Whetstone
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the state championship three times
How I got my start in rifle: “My older brother Eli drove me to start the sport. When I was young, I watched him shoot and wanted to always be better than him. He helped get me started and motivated me.”
Future goal: Graduate from Pennsylvania College of Technology
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