Mid Peninsula freshman Clay Peterson poses for a photo on Jan. 20, 2026 at Mid Peninsula School. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press)

The Mid Peninsula Wolverines continue their 2025-26 season Friday as they host the Carney-Nadeau Wolves. On Jan. 20, 2026 Daily Press sports writer Adam Hinch got the opportunity to sit down with Peterson to discuss a variety of topics.

Adam Hinch: So Clay, when did you get into basketball?

Clay Peterson: I got into basketball in sixth grade when I came here.

AH: Do you play any other sports?

CP: I tried to play football this season but it got cancelled which sucked.

AH: What sport is your favorite?

CP: Football is my favorite.

AH: What do you like to do in your free time?

CP: I like to ride with my friend Briceson and just hang out.

AH: What kind of music do you like?

CP: I like rap?

AH: What is your favorite subject in school?

CP: Social Studies.

AH: What is your favorite food?

CP: Pizza.

AH: What is your favorite soda?

CP: Coke.

Of you could go anywhere on vacation where would you go?

CP: I would like to go to Italy.

AH: What is your favorite NFL team?

CP: The Green Bay Packers.

AH: What is your favorite NBA team?

CP: The Los Angeles Lakers.

What is your play after high school?

CP: Go to college to become a doctor.