Riley Allen, son of Buddy and Heather Allen, will be attending Eureka College as a part of the football team. In addition to being on the football team, Riley has also been a member of the basketball team and is an IHSA Referee during his time at NCHS.
What made you decide this school was the best fit for you?
What made me decide that this school was for me has to be the size and their criminal justice program. The coaches made me feel at home and I felt like I connected with them and I felt that they could make me the best player and person I can be.
How do you feel NCHS has prepared you for this next step in life?
I feel that NCHS has prepared for for everything life has to offer. The small town feeling and support that I got from the town and school really got me ready for what’s ahead.
What are at least two life lessons you have learned from sports?
How have your coaches (and assistant coaches) helped prepare you to play at a collegiate level?
My Coaches have prepared me by pushing me to my limits and holding me accountable which in return made me a better player and a hard worker. They made me work as a unit with my teammates and that will help me for the next level because football is one big unit.
What will you miss the most next year about not being a Newton Eagle?
