Here at Bethpage, we have many hard-working athletes, earning various accolades for their athletic achievements. Meet senior Joe Ellinger, a 3-sport athlete with many hobbies! 

The Eagle’s Cry: What sports do you play?

JE: “Wrestling, football, and Marine Fitness.”

The Eagle’s Cry: Are you the captain of any sports?

JE: “I am the captain of wrestling!”

The Eagle’s Cry: Which one is your favorite?

JE: “Wrestling because it’s challenging, yet rewarding.”

The Eagle’s Cry: Have you won any awards?

JE: “I am 2x All Conference, Unsung Hero award, and aiming to become All County this year.”

The Eagle’s Cry: Other than sports, what else do you like to do in your free time?

JE: “Play Brawl Stars, clean cars, go to the gym, drive, and hangout with my friends.”

The Eagle’s Cry: What is your favorite part of being a member of 3 varsity teams?

JE: “It gives me something to do after school, so I don’t bedrot.”

The Eagle’s Cry: What is your favorite memory from your past 4 years as an athlete so far?

JE: “Either my wrestling counties or Marine fitness nationals in Arkansas!”

The Eagle’s Cry: How has working out consistently impacted not only your physical but mental state?

JE: “I am constantly working out for 3 hours a day and only eating single ingredient clean food in order to maintain my weight to make my wrestling weight class. It is very rough and many people cannot do it. In the past, I’ve had to lose 20 pounds in very short periods of time in order to make weight.”

Whether you see Joe on the wrestling mat, football field, or in the halls, feel free to say hello!