ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: William Harrah, Bowling

Feb 14, 2024

Photo: Melissa Bonilla

William Harrah

William Harrah

Grade: 12

Sport: Bowling

Age Started Playing: 15

How would other people describe you as an athlete?

Patient, careless, and nonchalant.

How and why did you start playing?

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I started because it’s something my family does and it’s just fun to do.

Describe how you prepare before a game/tournament.

Just practice with some friends.

For people that have never played your sport, what do you think the average person gets wrong about it?

They think it’s easy.

What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game?

I don’t really have any superstitions.

Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.

The first time I ever bowled it was with my grandma and it was the best time I ever had.

Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.

Bowling a perfect game, I have been bowling for 5 years before I did it.

As an athlete, who is someone you are thankful for and why?

My grandpa, without him building a bowling alley, I wouldn’t have bowled.

What advice would you give to your younger self when you began playing?

Just be patient and you’ll get better.

What’s on your sports bucket list?

Go to the USBC Masters for bowling.

Favorites

Team/Sport Ritual or Tradition: The team moto
Pre-Game Meal: 6 wings
Post-Game Meal: Pizza
Exercise: Stretching
Practice: Tuesdays practices
Hype Music: “Dropouts” podcast
Sports Movie/TV Show: “Kingpin”
Coach: Josh Wheeler

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