Christian Pompoco Gains ULA 2013 All-State, All-Star Recognition
*Led a group of seven Park City award-winners
A big congratulations goes out to all the ULA Post-Season award winners! Leading the way is Christian Pompoco, who garnered recognition on the All-State Division I 2nd Team and Salt Lake All-Conference 1st Team. Several other Park City players also received All-Conference nods for their play in the toughest conference in the state.
Under The Helmet: Park City Midfielder Christian Pompoco
Utah Lacrosse News: Describe your favorite lacrosse memory.
Christian Pompoco: My favorite lacrosse memory is when I attended the sandstorm shootout in Indio, California, with Brady’s Bunch. It wasn’t my first tournament with Bunch, and it wasn’t the sick camo or the high level of play that made it such a great experience. It was my teammates and coaches that I played with, and I felt good vibes on and off the field. Everyone always says that Brady’s Bunch is more than a team; we’re a family. And that was precisely how I felt.
ULN: When/Where/Why did you first start playing lacrosse?
CP: I first started playing lacrosse in 8th grade in my Huntington Beach, California hometown. I started because all my friends started to pick up the sport, and I didn’t want to be left out. I guess the sport just grew on me.
Park City Midfielder Christian Pompoco
ULN: What is your current stick of choice?
CP: My current game stick is an Easton stealth shaft with a proton power head, two shooters, and many whips.
ULN: What is your favorite pre-game ritual?
CP: Usually, before I play a game, I say a short prayer, asking God for a good match. I also try to get a song stuck in my head with an excellent beat to play to.
ULN: What is your favorite field to play lacrosse besides your home field?
CP: I like playing on Brighton’s field because of the grass and how it overlooks the valley.
ULN: How/Why did you pick your jersey number?
CP: I wear #23 because last year, one of my favorite seniors, Adam Klawe, wore it. He passed the number down to me at the end of last year’s season when he graduated.
ULN: Who is on your iPod these days?
CP: Kendrick Lamar
ULN: What is your favorite TV show? Can’t you miss it at the moment?
CP: Workaholics
ULN: Best Beach Spot? Hawaii, California, or Mexico?
CP: California
ULN: What is your favorite fast food?
CP: In & Out
ULN: What are your post-high school plans?
CP: I want to play lacrosse in college and enter medicine.
ULN: Coke or Pepsi?
CP: Coke
ULN: M&M’s or Skittles?
CP: Skittles
ULN: Brine, STX, Warrior, Maverik, or another brand?
CP: STX
ULN: Cats or Dogs?
CP: Dogs
ULN: Beach or mountains?
CP: Beach
ULN: Favorite pizza place?
CP: Davanzas in Park City
Good luck with the rest of your season, Christian!