The new bowling team has attracted many star athletes from Edina High School with it’s easy schedule and fashionable jerseys. One them is Blake Olson, a senior who is dedicated to his work but still likes to have fun. I had the privilege to flag Blake down for an interview.
Q: Why did you decide to join the bowling team?
A: I decided to do bowling because I thought it would be a fun activity to be in. A couple of my friends were doing it as well, so it was a way to do something fun with them.
Q: What has been your favorite moment in bowling so far?
A: My favorite moment so far this season is winning our first match. It was a close match and we all wanted to win, and we pulled it off.
Q: Since you are on the Nordic Skiing team as well, which one do you prefer?
A: I guess I like Nordic better, bowling is more just for fun and Nordic is a sport that I am in to.
Q: When nordic starts, is it going to be hard for you to juggle both sports at the same time?
A: No, bowling ends around the time that Nordic is starting up. There is a little overlap between the two, but there probably won’t be snow yet, so it won’t be too hard to manage.
Q: What do you see for the future of the Edina Bowling team?
A: Since this is the first year of the bowling team and we had a fairly good turnout, I expect the team to grow, as well as becoming more competitive at the meets when people are on it for multiple years.
Q: Do you plan on continuing either sport in college?
A: Both sports are fun to be involved in at the high school, and if I have time/if there’s a recreational/non-competitive team in college I will for sure be a part of it!