Lake City High School Athlete of the Month: Michael Goggin

Michael Goggin is an athlete all year round. The Lake City High School senior plays football (quarterback), basketball, runs track, and still manages to hold a 3.5 GPA.

Goggin is part of the Timberwolves’ state playoff team that recently traveled to Boise for the Idaho State 5A football playoffs. The team was defeated in the semifinal round by Mountain View Mavericks 28-14.

Despite the outcome, Goggin says that the goal of winning the 5A State football title, shared with his teammates and community, was the highlight of his high school athletic experience. Goggin says the experience of sharing a 9-2 season with his team included memorable wins against Shadle Park, Rocky Mountain, Coeur d’Alene High School, and Capital along with the semifinals.

Goggin says, “I know it takes an entire team to win. I enjoy the camaraderie of my team.” That kind of goal setting and achieving are what Goggin says are the biggest lessons he’s learned through athletics.

“Lake City had not beaten our rival (Coeur d'Alene HS) since 2009 in football. We worked extremely hard and we made it our goal to break that streak,” said Goggin. “It was an exciting game that we won in overtime. One local sports writer called it the most exciting game he had ever attended.”

In a recent media interview, Van Troxel, Goggin’s coach added, "It's what you define character as," Troxel said. "They never give up. They are good students, they work hard, they're dependable, they help people ... when you go, 'this is what we'd like a kid to be,' that's these guys."

"We won two overtime games, and won a third game with four seconds left," Troxel said. "To me, that defines character, the will to win. They found a way."

In the future, Goggin says he has an interest in studying computer science but is open to exploring other majors of study in college. Goggin hopes to play football and has been in contact with several schools but hasn’t made definite plans yet.

One of Goggin’s favorite teachers is Troy Anderson, who coaches Goggin in basketball and teaches history. Anderson is Goggin’s favorite because he says, “He (Anderson) has a great sense of humor and really enjoys teaching and coaching.”

When he’s ready to refuel Goggin says, “Cheeseburgers - fully loaded!” are his favorite option.

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