If one was to compile a list of underrated athletes, names such as Curtis Martin, Matt Hasselbeck, Chauncey Billups or Nathan Vasher may come up. Parker students can add another name to that list: Lucas Hanewall.

Hanewall plays football in the fall, lettering twice, and wrestles in the winter, lettering all four years. As a varsity wrestler, Hanewall has quietly compiled a sparkling resume. Last year, he got third in conference and qualified for sectionals. This year, at the 140 pound weight class, he is 13-5, and hopes to qualify for sectionals again.

During football, Hanewall led the Parker JV team to an undefeated record as a defensive captain. He roamed the defensive backfield as a corner. His numerous big hits challenged receivers to catch passes, and his five interceptions on the year challenged quarterbacks to throw them. “Practices were hard, but the games were worth it,” said Hanewall.

Hanewall patterns his play after his favorite athlete, Minnesota Viking cornerback Antoine Winfield, who could also be on that list of underrated athletes. “He is one of the most physical cornerbacks in the league and he never gives up on any play,” said Hanewall of Winfield.

Throughout his athletic career at Parker, Hanewall describes his most memorable moment as “winning the Big 8 Conference tournament as a team and qualifying for sectionals.” His main supporters include his family, which consists of his two parents, brother, sister, and two dogs. Hanewall plans to attend UW-Oshkosh and might play intramural sports.

Advice: “Work hard and practice hard and you will be successful.”