Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Siblings: Liam Ray, Cate Ray, Eliot Prokash

Position or events: Goalkeeper

Social Media: broganray4 (insta)

Career Highlight: Winning conference and regionals for baseball sophomore year

At what age did you start playing your sport(s)?
When I was 5 or 6

Who introduced you to your sport(s)? My dad

What is your favorite sport? Soccer or Baseball

How has balancing academics and athletics been different for you from your freshman year to your senior year?

What is your favorite part about your sport(s)? What about it has caused you to stick with it for this long?

My teammates and my love for the game. If I’m not having fun playing then there’s no point.

Is there a professional athlete you look up to? If so, who?
Javier Baez, he was my favorite athlete as a kid and I was pretty sad when he left the cubs. Happy he’s doing better this year

What would you say is your biggest asset on the court?
My drive and willingness to win.

What has been your most memorable experience in high school sports so far?
Getting a clean sheet against Gibraltar as well as a pretty good save that game.

How does it feel as a senior, to look back throughout high school and see your growth (as a person and athlete)?

Do you have any pre-game rituals/routines/superstitions?
I usually listen to music, then drink an energy drink. I also always hang on the crossbar before the game starts

Do you take any extra steps to prepare for a big game, outside of regular training?
I always try to mentally check in before games.

What has been your favorite experience with being a senior this year ?
Being a leader for my team and the realization that I got one more season left.

Any memorable coaches or teammates you’d like to give a shout out to?
Dakota Berg, he’s one of the few coaches that took a chance and gave me an opportunity to help the team. There’s too many great teammates I’ve had to shout them all out.

Any hobbies outside of sports?

Favorite food?
Kwik Trip Breadsticks

Random fun fact about you?
I can play the drum set pretty well

Favorite movie/TV show?
Good Will Hunting

Future Plans? (college, major, career, etc.)
I want to go to college to become a sports broadcaster