Player Name: Patrick Metzger
School: Bethlehem Catholic High School
Year: Class of 2020
Sport: Boys Volleyball
Position(s): Outside Hitter/Left Side Hitter and Opposite Hitter/Right Side Hitter
Jersey Number: #13
Height: 6’1”
Starting Experience: 3 years
2019 Stats: Patrick was 3rd in kills (117) and 4th in aces (29)
Honors: 4 Volleyball Varsity Letters, 3 District XI Medals, 3 District XI Championships
Club Volleyball: Club Lehigh Power
College Choice and Major: The University of Massachusetts Amherst, Architecture
Becahi Twitter Handle: @Becahi_Hawks
Academic Honors/Activities: National Honor Society; Member of Key Club and Medical Club; Becahi Student of the Week.
Coach Comments: Patrick is a strong hitter and has worked has great blocking ability. A versatile player who could start and play any position across the front row. He is great on the right side for both his offense and setting a strong block against the other team’s best hitters. He expects the best from himself drives himself to achieve that for the team. Has one of the best hitting percentages and highest verticals on the team. Four-year letter winner. Student of the week and National Honor Society member.
Coach Name: Becahi Head Coach Tim Sledz
Players Encouraging Words to Teammates: “We had a great run and this year could’ve been our year to go further than we ever have before. It’s sad to see it go this way but we can still look back at our team fondly and know that we’ve grown over the four years.” –Patrick
Favorite Memory: “Brent getting a card”
Favorite Pro Team, Sport and Player: Philadelphia Eagles, Football, Zach Ertz
Favorite Band/Singer: Kendrick Lamar
Favorite Food/Snack: Brownie
Hobbies: Playing the guitar
Something people would be surprised to find out: Patrick plays musical instruments
Parents: Michael and Eve Metzger (both are Becahi alumni)
Siblings: Ethan Metzger (Becahi, Class of 2021); and Keira Metzger (Becahi, Class of 2024)
CONGRATULATIONS PATRICK METZGER!