Andrew Colbert, Track at UPenn

Name: Andrew Colbert

Sport: Track

College: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Why did you choose this school?

The University of Pennsylvania is an exceptional school for academics and is ranked highly in the Ivy League for their track team.  The family-like bonding between teammates, great coaches, and excellent facilities made me choose this school.

What are you most looking forward to about playing in college?

Stepping up and playing and competing for track at the next level, as well as the personal growth involved.  I look forward to traveling across the country for different meets.

What will you miss most about playing at FTHS?

Being coached by Coach Briggs and Coach Golub and the amazing personality the team has.

If you had to pick ONE favorite memory of playing at FTHS, what would it be?

Practicing after school in two inches of snow while school was canceled for the next day, and competing at the New Balance national Indoors Meet.