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Senior Spotlight>Kody Mongan (Princeton High School)

Name: Kody Mongan.

School: Princeton High School.

Date/place of birth: Feb. 19 2003, Spring Valley.

Hometown: Princeton.

Family: Marc (dad), Michele (mom), Kelsea (sister).

Sports/activities: Football, Wrestling, Concert Choir, Star Spangled Singers, Year One, and National Honor Society.

Nickname(s): Mongo.

Favorite sport and why: Football. The bonds that can be built with your teammates in football is unlike any other sport.

Favorite food and where to get it: Fried chicken forms Rip’s in Ladd.

Likes: Watching football, hanging out with friends, demolition derbies, and UFC.

Dislikes: Drama, snakes, broccoli.

People with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: My fellow senior teammates, whenever you think you are running out of juice, any of them can pull a little more out of you.

Person with the greatest influence in my life and why: My dad, he has made it so I can focus on what I enjoy without really having to worry about anything else, and he is always there to help and motivate me no matter what I am doing.

Who’s your dream celebrity prom date: Madelyn Cline.

Name three historic figures you’d like to meet: Adam Sandler, Philip Rivers, and Donald Cerrone, because I feel like they would all have great advice about being successful/doing what they love, while being themselves and not caring what other people think.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Phone.

The last song I listened to: “What You See is What You Get” by Luke Combs.

People would be surprised to know: That I am a pretty good welder and can do it with both hands.

I stay home to watch: Football or demolition derbies.

When I need luck for a big game, I: Wear my game-day underwear and listen to “Nothing Else Matters” on the way to the school.

The funniest person I’ve ever met: I have to agree with Tyler Gibson that Christian Smith is the funniest person I’ve ever met, because once he gets going there isn’t a thing that comes out of his mouth that doesn’t make me laugh.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: That I was a fun guy that was pretty easy to get along with.

Most embarrassing moment: It should be wearing a dress/Daisy Dukes to school during Homecoming week last year, but as I’ve made pretty obvious I don’t get embarrassed by much.

Most unforgettable moment: Making it to the football semifinals last season.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Finally getting to play this year with my guys and winning a state championship.

What I would like to do in life: I am planning on going to trade school, staying close to home, and being able to enjoy life.

Three words that best describe myself: Smart, hard-working, selfless.

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR for more than 34 years and previously was sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News, Morton Tazewell News and ISU Daily Vidette. He is a 2021 inductee into the IBCA Hall of Fame as a media member and has won numerous IPA press awards.