By Jacob Heid

Sports Editor

All high school football players are back on the field preparing for the 2023 season. 

For Amherst senior Charlie Lehman, he returns as one of the experienced players on the team. 

Lehman is an offensive and defensive lineman and a captain on this year’s team. 

Here is more about the Amherst senior:

Do you have a nickname that anyone calls you?

“Some people call me Chuck. I guess because it’s close to Charlie”

What’s been your favorite memory of high school football?

“My favorite memory so far was beating Stratford last year because it was an emotional game, and we didn’t know if we were gonna play again that year.”

Have you played any other sports in high school or the past? What has been your favorite?

“I have played basketball and baseball. Football has always been my favorite sport.”

What are some of your hobbies outside of sports?

“I really enjoy weightlifting. I raise pigs, which I show and sell at the Amherst Fair. I also like hanging out with my friends.”

Best pregame meal that you’ve had?

“We have really awesome team meals made by football team families on Thursdays before our weekly games. My favorite one has been burgers, cheese curds, and mac and cheese. There is good food every week though.”

What are you looking forward to most for senior year?

“Being a part of the football family and being under the Friday Night Lights and enjoying every moment being a senior and knowing this is my last year.”

Do you have any college plans after graduation?

“My hope is to play football in college somewhere in Wisconsin. I would like to major in education.”