Meet the Athlete: Jordan Bute

Published 8:51 am Thursday, February 13, 2014

Alden-Conger’s Jordan Bute plays against Glenville-Emmons on Jan. 28. The Knights defeated the Wolverines 47-45. — Drew Claussen/Albert Lea Tribune

Alden-Conger’s Jordan Bute plays against Glenville-Emmons on Jan. 28. The Knights defeated the Wolverines 47-45. — Drew Claussen/Albert Lea Tribune

Alden-Conger guard has been a team captain in 3 sports

Q: What year are you in school?

A: Senior.

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Q: What school do you attend?

A: Alden-Conger.

 

Q: Who is your immediate family?

A: My father is Pat. My mother is Jolene, and my sister is Erika.

 

Q: What sports are you involved in?

A: I play football, basketball, baseball and supermileage.

 

Q: How did you get started in basketball?

A: I started in third grade and just kept playing ever since.

 

Q: What is your favorite part of playing basketball?

A: The best part is being in close games and working as a team.

 

Q: What has playing basketball taught you?

A: You need to work together.

 

Q: What number are you in basketball?

A: 21.

 

Q: What sports did your family members play?

A: My sister, Erika, plays volleyball and basketball.

 

Q: What are your sports-related achievements? 

A: I’ve been a captain in all three sports and was All-Conference in football.

 

Q: What are your sports-related goals? 

A: I just want to do the best I can.

 

Q: What are your college plans? 

A: I’m still undecided.

 

Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?

A: Adrian Peterson. He’s just so good.

 

Q: What is your favorite school subject? 

A: I like math.

 

Q: What are your hobbies? 

A: My hobbies are snowmobiling and dirttrack racing.

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: Lasagna.

 

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