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ZANDER LAUGHLIN – SENIOR – UNION
Sports Played: Football, basketball, track and field
Parents Names: Dee Ann Laughlin and Rob Laughlin
Siblings: One older brother and one older sister. My sister played sports.
Social Media Handles: Instagram: Laughlin__Zander
2022-23 Highlights: Made it to the playoffs in football and basketball.
College Athletics plan if applicable: I do not plan on playing.
Q&A
Q: How did you get involved in playing sports?
A: Just have always been around sports.
Q: What is the most enjoyable thing you have ever had happen to you on an athletic field?
A: Having someone say you had a nice hit or block.
Q: If you could go to any event (it doesn’t have to be a sporting event) in the world, what would it be and why? *
A: I’d go to the Penn State whiteout game. It has great energy.
Q: What teacher has had the most impact on you in school? Why?
A: Probably my history teacher he always use to give me a lot of motivation.
Q: Do you have any superstitions in any of the sports you play?
A: Yes.
Q: You have one day where you can do anything your heart desires. Cost is not a factor. What would it be?
A: Meet 49ers offensive lineman Trent Williams.
Q: If you could go back in time, where would you go and why?
A: I’d go back and play football to see the difference in the game.
Q: Is there anything you wish we would have asked you? If so, what is the question/answer?
A: No.
