Editor’s note: This is a regular feature profiling senior athletes at Bryant High School.
Lucas Reitenger
NAME: Lucas Reitenger
PARENTS: Andy and Tammy Reitenger
SIBLINGS: Blain, 25, and Jacob, 23
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: History
FAVORITE SPARE TIME ACTIVITY: Duck hunting
FAVORITE FOOD: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST OR GROUP: I love a variety of music.
FAVORITE MOVIE: Fast and Furious
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Sons of Anarchy
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY WHEN YOU WERE A KID? Dirtbike
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? College.
OTHER THAN YOUR PARENTS, WHO’S HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? HOW? My brothers, Blain and Jacob; they have great advice just when I need it.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT SWIMMING? I like being able to push myself.
EVENT(S): Diving, 50 freestyle, 200 freestyle
WHAT’S YOUR APPROACH TO YOUR EVENTS? Stay calm and get it done.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SEASON SO FAR? I can’t believe it’s almost over.
WHAT’S BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT TO THE SEASON SO FAR (team)? Being able to come out with good wins with the team.
WHAT’S BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT TO THE SEASON SO FAR (personal)? Dropping time on 50 freestyle.
WHAT’S IT GOING TO TAKE FOR THE TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE REST OF THE SEASON? Focus and hard work.
WHAT DO YOU WORK HARDEST TO IMPROVE ON IN PRACTICE? Diving approaches.
WHEN YOU’RE THROUGH SWIMMING FOR BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL LOOK BACK AND REMEMBER MOST FONDLY ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE? Being able to compete with a great group of athletes and working with coaches who love the sport.
