The Athlete of the Week this week is junior Ethan Summa. Summa plays defensive back and wide receiver for the East football team.

Last Friday, East defeated New Palestine 35-7 in the first round of Sectional play. On the first play of the game, Ethan intercepted a pass in the middle of the field and returned it for 31 yards to New Palestine’s 28-yard line, which set up the offense for an early touchdown.

Summa finished with four total tackles defensively, and one reception for 12 yards on the offensive side of the ball. He leads the team in tackles and has been a big boost for the team all season long. East hopes to continue their success this Friday when they take on Martinsville in the Sectional Semifinals.

Q: How do you feel about being selected as the Athlete of the Week?
A: “It’s pretty exciting and I am very honored.”

Q: How has your personal preparation changed since you’ve started playing both sides of the ball?
A: “It’s a lot more work but it’s fun cause I get to be out there on the field more.”

Q: What are your thoughts on how the team played as a whole against New Palestine?
A: “It was arguably our best game this season.”

Q: How have your practices changed since tournament play has started?
A: “We have picked up the intensity a lot more and focus on the little details more.”

Q: How do you feel your team will do the rest of the tournament?
A: “I think we have a very good chance of going all the way if we come out and play like we did against New Palestine every game.”