FA senior athlete spotlight: Will Galligan
Name: Will Galligan
Residence: Fryeburg
Parents: Terry and Sheryl. Brother Owen and Sister Carlin
Sports you play: Soccer, Hockey and Lacrosse
Q. How long have you played each? Soccer and hockey since Kindergarten; Lacrosse since third grade.
Q. Why did you choose these sports? I love to compete as part of a team.
Q. What do you enjoy most about sports? Team environment and working hard to improve.
Q. How has competing in sports changed you as a person? It’s instilled in me the importance of work ethic. I know that I have to grind and work really hard to achieve my goals.
Q. During this period of Covid-19, what has been the most difficult adjustment? How has it impacted you? Not knowing what tomorrow is going to bring.
Q. What is your favorite sports memory? Making Class A playoffs last year in hockey for the first time as a varsity program and being named captain of our soccer team this year.
Q. What is your most disappointing sports memory? Losing in the State Semi-finals in lacrosse freshman year
Q. How has sports prepared you for your future? It has taught me how to work in a group with all different personalities.
Q. Name a coach who has made a difference in your life and in what way? (Bob Hodgman-Burns) HB...He taught me how to stay disciplined and focused while at the same time it is okay to have fun while playing.
Q. What are your future goals? I have enlisted in the National Guard and hope to attend college next fall and play hockey.
FAVORITES
Favorite food: Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries
Favorite movie: Miracle
Favorite senior athlete: Bryce Micklon
Favorite TV show: Outer Banks
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite athlete: Zdeno Chara
Favorite sports team: Bruins and Patriots
Advice for future Raiders: Never take a game for granted. Play each game like it is your last because you never know.