Trevor Layne, Seymour swimming, junior
Accomplishments this past week: Layne placed first in the 100-yard breaststroke, third in the 200-yard freestyle relay, fifth in the 200-yard medley relay and 11th in the 50-yard freestyle at the Floyd Central Sectional.
How were you able to perform to your fullest potential this past week?
“Trusting my coaches, having the best teammates and captains to push me, having fun and not stressing about my events.”
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What did you do well?
“I learned the pool quickly because I didn’t have a great swim Thursday and knew what was wrong, which was mostly being unfamiliar with the pool.”
Do you do anything special to prepare?
“As a team, we taper, so we cut yardage, and practice is a little slower so we can, in theory, go lifetime bests in practice, then do the same at competition. Personally, I just tell myself I have to beat myself. If I don’t win, so be it, but I have to beat my own times.”
Favorite drink: Water
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite music genres: Classical and blues
Favorite book: “Live by Night”
Favorite class: Precalculus
Role model: Dalton Polley
Best advice?
“Always strive to be better because you can.”
If you could travel anywhere and why?
“Haiti. The people are loving and have true joy that Americans seem to lack.”
Athletics goals?
“Break Kameron Chastain’s record.”
Hannah Busby, Seymour archery, sophomore
Accomplishments this past week: Busby shot her best tournament score of the year, 275, to lead the Owls to winning the North Decatur Invitational. She also placed first of 26 sophomore girls and third of 69 high school girls.
How were you able to perform to your fullest potential this past week?
“Extra practice at the range.”
What did you do well?
“Tried to say focused and shoot consistently.”
Do you do anything special to prepare?
“Try to clear my mind and stretch my arms.”
Favorite drink: Water
Favorite food: Guacamole
Favorite musicians: NF and Lindsey Stirling
Favorite books: “Hush Hush” series by Becca Fitzpatrick
Favorite class: Accelerated geometry
Role model: Mom (Chris Busby)
Best advice?
“Work hard to reach your goals.”
If you could travel anywhere and why?
“England. I would like to see the landmarks.”
Athletic goals?
“Beat my top archery score.”