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Traditionally, tropes and clichés exist for a reason. Such is the case with the “senior leader” title that often gets bestowed on high school and college upperclassmen.
But for Baldwin-Woodsville (Wis.) two-way standout Aidan Foster, he’s not afraid to explain how he became the Blackhawks’ respected elder statesman.
By his own admission, Foster never had a problem asking seniors for their input or looking to them for guidance. But rather than shy away from the reality of eventually needing to be in their shoes, he took matters into his own hands.
“Last year as a junior, I had to really think about it more because I always went to the seniors for leadership,” Foster explained, “but then I realized that people look up to me as a leader.”
It helps that the 6-foot-3, 190-pound Foster also lets his play do the talking. He received his first offer from Division III Wisconsin–Eau Claire in late June, and Brevard (N.C.) offered him earlier this week.
Foster’s talent would immediately help a Wisconsin–Eau Claire Blugolds program currently seeking its first non-losing season since 2011. Brevard enters the new year chasing its third consecutive winning record, a feat the Tornados last accomplished from 2019-21.
Foster said both schools have told him he’d choose whether he wants to play receiver or defensive back.
“It just made me really happy knowing that all my work isn’t going unnoticed,” Foster told Legacy Library.
Baldwin-Woodsville opens the season on Aug. 21 vs. Tomah. Foster and the Blackhawks are chasing their second state championship game appearance in three seasons.
“I’m gonna work hard to get what I want to achieve, and I’ve worked hard to get where I am today,” Foster said. “And that I’m gonna work hard to achieve my goals and help our team achieve ours.”
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