Getting to Know: Arielle Guenther

Arielle Guenther played on Penn’s State Championship Flag Football team this season and is a member of the Penn Swim/Dive team.

How do you balance being a multi-sport athlete?: Having good time management and making sure I have good recovery, so I am ready for the next practice/game.

What inspired you to start playing flag football?: My Dad played professional football and inspired me to love the sport of football and inspired me to play flag football at Penn.

What do you enjoy most about being a part of your team?: The fun we have at practice and knowing I get to play flag football with my best friends every day.

What has been your biggest challenge this season, and how have you overcome it?: Having such a talented team means having to fight for your spot in the lineup.

What is your favorite memory from playing flag football so far?: The friends I have made through it, having two back-to-back state championships, and getting to experience it all with my best friends.

How do you and your teammates motivate each other during tough games?: Knowing that we play so much better when we are supporting each other and being hyped, and also trusting that each person is going to do their job on the field.

What is one skill or lesson you’ve learned through playing flag football?: Growing up only doing individual sports and then playing a team sport has made me learn to trust my teammates and be more coachable.

How do you balance flag football, school, and your personal life?: I’m still learning how to balance everything, but I’m definitely having good communication with my friends and family when I don’t have enough time to spend time out of school and flag with everyone.

What does it mean to you to be a part of a state championship team?: I have so much pride in saying that I play girls flag football, and I am always proud to represent the team.

What are your goals for flag football?: Step up in leadership and lead my team to more success in the future seasons.