Bureau County Prep Sports

Senior Spotlight>Madison Doran (Princeton High School)

Name: Madison Doran.

Date/place of birth: Princeton/April 20, 2005.

Hometown: Princeton.

Family: Dave Doran (Dad), Dena Doran (Mom), Nolan Doran (Brother).

Sports/activities: Golf, Cheer, Star Spangled Singers, Interact club, concert choir, german club, student council, class officer, FFA

Nickname(s): MD, Mads, maddog.

Favorite sport and why: Although I’m not involved in volleyball this year I still really enjoy playing it.

Favorite food and where to get it: Pasta, Verruchis in Spring Valley.

Likes: Panera, Chick-fil-a, Subway.

Dislikes: Culvers, Chipotle.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: My mom. She’s always pushing me to be my very best and always try my best no matter what.

Person(s) with the greatest influence in my life and why: My grandma. She’s always taught me to try my hardest and never give up even when life is testing me.

Who’s your dream celebrity prom date: Morgan Wallen.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Mom,

The last song I listened to: “Heading South,” by Zach Bryan.

People would be surprised to know: I’ve broken 5 fingers.

I stay home to watch: Yellowstone or Grey’s Anatomy.

When I need luck for a big game, I: Listen to music.

The funniest person I’ve ever met and why?: Jay Conner, no matter the occasion or time of day it’s no doubt he can brighten up your day with a good laugh.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: I never knew what classes I had or if it was A or B Day

Most embarrassing moment: I tripped in front of my whole choir class over a cord.

Most unforgettable moment: My junior year, the basketball team won regionals.

What I would like to do in life: Become a Nurse Anesthetist.

Three words that best describe myself: Adventurous, caring, loyal.

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals magazine. He is a 2021 inductee into the IBCA Hall of Fame (Media) and a 2023 inductee into the Illinois Valley Hall of Fame as "Distinguished Media"