EF’s Lewis picks Butler and football

By Jose Negron

jnegron@yourmvi.com

Elizabeth Forward senior Evan Lewis isn’t used to having much free time. 

When he’s not at practice for football, basketball or baseball, Lewis is training on his own or putting in work to succeed inside the classroom. 

There has never truly been an offseason for the multi-sport standout. 

Nowadays, things are a little bit different. 

Instead of gearing up for the Warriors’ upcoming basketball season, Lewis is going to physical therapy three times a week and working out just about every day at home. 

Lewis is recovering after undergoing knee surgery in November following a season-ending injury against South Allegheny Oct. 9. 

“This injury has taught me how to face adversity and that you shouldn’t take anything for granted,” said Lewis, who is ahead of schedule in his rehab and intends to make a full recovery by June. 

“Everything could be over in a moment and you shouldn’t take plays off.” 

Due to his injury, Lewis was forced to miss the final five games of Elizabeth Forward’s season, including the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against Central Valley Nov. 13. 

While he was still able to join his teammates on the sideline at North Allegheny, the experience wasn’t the same for a player who had served as a valuable asset as the Warriors’ starting quarterback a month prior. 

“It was hard watching the game due to the fact that my friends and I have talked about playing for a WPIAL title since we started playing football,” Lewis said. “I tried to do everything I could to still help the team. I would work with Zion White and Vernon Settles at practice to help them prepare for the games.” 

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