Braden Pape, Monarch
Height: 6-foot-2. Weight: 200 pounds.
Age: 17. Born: Jan. 23, 1996, in Tucson.
High school sports: Football (fullback has nine touchdowns for the 2012 Class 4A state champion Coyotes) and wrestling.
Grade-point average: 4.3. Class: Senior.
Favorite subject: AP chemistry.
Favorite athlete: Tom Brady.
Favorite team: New England Patriots.
What I listen to: Country and classic rock.
Best thing on my training table: My mom’s teriyaki salmon.
Planned career: Considering chemical engineering and playing rugby at BYU.
Family: Parents Darla and Michael, sisters Karson and Mahala, brother Hunter.
I would love to visit: Egypt.
Are high school sports necessary? Yes, big time. They teach you to work hard and to stay dedicated to something. They set the tone for a well-structured and organized life.
