The midfielder and captain of the Irish was one of the bright spots during the 2014 season for the South Suburban Conference school. Here is a closer look at Weiler:
Q: Three words my friends or teammates might use to describe me?
A: Passionate, resilient and enthusiastic.
Q: What are your three favorite apps?
A: Storehouse, MapMyRun and the Nike soccer app.
Q: Who do you like to follow the most on Twitter, and why?
A: I like following NBC Sports because I can get updates on a bunch of different games when I’m not able to watch them.
Q: At my first varsity practice, I felt …
A: … worried to make any mistakes. I wanted to prove to everyone that I belonged at that level of play.
Q: What is your most memorable moment as a high school athlete?
A: When I scored the tying goal against Burnsville after being down by three goals my sophomore season. [The two teams played to a 3-3 overtime tie.]
Q: What are your goals for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year as an athlete?
A: I want to be able to end my year knowing that I put in my full effort and I was dedicated to the programs that I participated in.
Q: How do you balance school and sports during the year?
A: By taking advantage of any time I have and using it positively. I also find ways to prioritize the various tasks I need to complete.
Q: When you have time off during vacation, what do you like to do?
A: I like to be adventurous, whether it be exploring in the mountains or just visiting someplace I’ve never been before.
RON HAGGSTROM