Athlete of the Week-Chase Lewis

Chase Lewis

Chase Lewis, a dedicated and versatile student-athlete, recently celebrated a major milestone—graduating last week as a member of the Class of 2025. Lewis has been actively involved in multiple sports throughout his four years at White County High School, including cross country, bowling, and soccer, demonstrating a strong commitment to both individual and team sports. As he prepares to head to Middle Tennessee State University this fall to pursue a major in audio production, Lewis took time to talk about his high school experiences and the lessons he’s gained along the way.

Lewis began running cross country in his junior year, inspired by his cousin Jack, who had run the sport in middle school.

“It added a lot of grit,” he shared, describing the demanding practice sessions over the summer and the satisfaction of completing a tough race.

Despite the physical challenges, Lewis appreciated the sense of accomplishment that came with improving his times and pushing through exhaustion.

His involvement in cross country at times conflicted with his participation as a member of the Warrior bowling team, which he had taken up earlier in high school after encouragement from his mom and a friend. For Lewis, bowling was more than just a sport; it was a way to handle pressure and build new friendships, and because of that, when forced to choose between the two sports should they have meets on the same day, bowling always won the battle for his attention.

For Lewis, his senior bowling season was one that will always be remembered. The Warriors lost just one game in the regular season and were the first team to beat the team from Cumberland County in the past three seasons.

In addition to cross country and bowling, Lewis also played soccer during his junior and senior years. His decision to join the soccer team was driven by a desire to spend more time with friends, including, again, his cousin Jack. Lewis said that soccer fostered strong bonds among teammates, especially as they shared struggles like extreme weather and physical fatigue. After just one season of soccer, his leadership qualities showed out and Lewis was chosen to be team captain in his senior year, a role that allowed him to develop further as both a leader and a teammate.

  Looking back on his high school sports career, Lewis said he will miss most the daily interactions with friends and teammates.

“You don’t get to see people every day at college,” he said, emphasizing the importance of those social bonds cultivated through sports.

As he transitions to college, he plans to stay active by playing tennis, soccer, or participating in bowling leagues—activities that have been a staple of his high school experience.

While Lewis’s post-graduation plans involve attending Middle Tennessee State University to explore his passion for audio production, his career goal is still evolving. He envisions himself working behind a soundboard, whether traveling with a band or working at a local church.

His advice to others considering trying out for a high school athletic team is simple: “Do it. It makes high school a lot more fun. You learn new skills and make new friends.”