Salute To Seniors: Sam Hippely - Wiregrass Ranch


Salute To Seniors: Sam Hippely - Wiregrass Ranch



What was your most memorable race?

My most memorable race was Pre-Statesmy senior year.

What would you consider your biggest competition?
 
Travis Nichols of Land O'Lakes.
 
Out of all of your high school accomplishments which stands out the most?
 
Winning the conference meet this year.
 
If you could do it all over again what would you change about your running career in high school?
 
I would have tried harder and done more things to help my times. 
 
What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?
 
The most difficuly obstacles were overcoming my knee injury.
 
What will you miss the most?
 
I will miss my eam and Coach Loth.
 
Do you have any advice for younger athletes? 
 
Work hard every day, and it will all pay off. Remember, "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard enough". 
 
What are your college plans?
 
I plan to run for the University of West Florida and major in accounting.
 

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