By Hayden Swope
After going 9-2 last season, Marion has a big target on their back heading into the 2024 season. All-league athlete Brian Nguyen still remembers that victory feeling that kept the Warriors alive.
“My favorite memory that I have is being able to come together as a team and beat Smith Center last year to make it to sectionals,” Nguyen said.
While last season fell short, Nguyen has been preparing all offseason to make sure this year’s outcome is different.
“This season I have been preparing by hitting the gym and eating properly,” Nguyen said. “Also I’ve been training to improve my hang clean this season so I can have more explosiveness out on the field.”
Nguyen has big goals he hopes to reach in order to lead his team to victory.
“My goal for this season is to help my team have a winning record whether that be my performance or my leadership,” Nguyen said. “I also wanted to be able to improve my speed and IQ on the field.”
Outside of football, Nguyen stays active in other programs, and knows everything has been leading up to graduation where he plans to continue his education.
“I am a wrestler and a thrower in track,” Nguyen said. “I have also been in student council for two years. I plan on going into college and going into a business major.”
