Meet the Athlete: Alex Ison
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ESCANABA -- As the 2026-27 football season heads toward the playoffs it’s time for another Meet the Athlete. Today it’s Escanaba senior quarterback Alex Ison.
Adam Hinch: When did you start playing football?
Alex Ison: I started playing flag football as a kid but my first year of real football was in fifth grade.
AH: What made you want to go out for football?
AI: I always loved the sport growing up and when the opportunity to play tackle football came I jumped right on it.
AH: What do you like to do away from football?
AI: I like to work out, hang out with friends and collect sportscards.
AH: What has been the funnest part of this senior season?
AI: I would say the practices with the guys. We all have fun together and work hard to get things done and these big wins are also fun for us.
AH:What was the biggest moment of your high school career?
AI: I would say the Alpena game. Just realizing what I could really do and what my true potential could be.
AH: Do you have plans for college and what you want to major in?
AI: I plan on going to Central Michigan University and looking to become a personal financial advisor.
AH: What kind of music do you listen to?
AI: I like some rap but mostly house music, stuff with a chill vibe.
AH: What is your favorite food?
AI: Chicken Alfredo.
AH: Are you a pizza fan?
AI: Ya i'm a thin crust kind of guy.
AH: Does pineapple belong on pizza?
AI: Yes.
AH: What is your favorite NFL team?
AI: The Green Bay Packers.
AH: If you could attend any NFL stadium, which one would you choose.
AI: I would say Arrowhead Stadium, the atmosphere is electric there.
AH: What is your favorite soft drink?
AI: Sprite.
AH: If you could go anywhere on vacation where would you go?
AI: I would go to Italy.