Spotlight Player of the Day | Tommy Russell
Published on April 28, 2023
Name: Tommy Russell
Player Name: Zeda
School: Forest Hills
Age: 16
Grade: 10
Esports game(s): Valorant
Parents: Danielle and Dan Russell
Esports achievements: Got 35 kills in a TEC game and has the highest avg combat score in FH Esports all-time
Coach’s quote: “This is Tommy’s first season in ESports and he has made an immediate impact on our roster. There is no question that Tommy can make highlight worthy shots, but he is also the brains in assisting Issac in team strategy. Like Isaac, Tommy has learned more about teamwork and the value of having a face to face team. With more experience next year, I believe Tommy will be an asset for our organization.” – Forest Hills Team Manager Ben Grove
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: The Sandlot
Favorite video game: Valorant
Favorite food: wings
Favorite teacher (subject taught): Mr.Krise (MATH)
Favorite song: (dont have one)
Favorite app on your phone: youtube
Outside interest: sports
If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?: a dog because they are loyal
Favorite esports team: Sentinels
Esport player most admired: SEN Tenz
Most influential person on my esports career: Mr.Grove
Most impressive esports player that you have competed against: vsniiipes
Proudest esports achievement: getting 2 aces and 35 kills in my first game this season
How I got my start: I played with my friend Skipp and Mr.Grove told me to join Esports
Future goal: To get a scholarship to play in college
Written by Regina Ann Nappo
