The ultimate team player

Interlake senior defender Arden Chew played a pivotal role in his team's Class 3A state soccer championship

By Shaun Scott • June 17, 2015 4:15 pm
Interlake Saints senior Arden Chew will continue his soccer career in the fall of 2015 at NCAA Divison-III Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Chew will pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience. Chew made the switch to defender during the Saints playoff run which resulted in a Class 3A state soccer championship.
Interlake Saints senior Arden Chew will continue his soccer career in the fall of 2015 at NCAA Divison-III Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Chew will pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience. Chew made the switch to defender during the Saints playoff run which resulted in a Class 3A state soccer championship.

Interlake Saints soccer player Arden Chew wasn’t afraid to sacrifice for his team during the district and state playoffs.

Chew, who played the majority of the 2015 season as the Saints center midfielder, made the switch to center defender for the postseason run. The move has paid dividends as the Saints defeated the Garfield Bulldogs 1-0 in the Class 3A state championship game on May 30 at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. Chew wasn’t surprised by his team’s immense success on the field this year.

“It has been nice to see how it all has come to fruition. It is really rewarding because this is a group of guys who have worked hard together for a long time,” Chew said. “We’ve been on some close rides (state tournament) and haven’t made it so it’s nice to see it all pay off in the end this year.”

Chew credited longtime Interlake head coach Dan Peterson for the cohesion and camaraderie exhibited by the Saints.

“It is great playing for coach Peterson because he is not only a coach but he is a really close friend,” he said. “He is always looking out for you as  player, student and person. It’s nice to know somebody has got your back like that.”

Recently the Bellevue Reporter had an opportunity to ask Chew a few questions about his life away from the soccer field.

Bellevue Reporter: What is your favorite movie of all time?

Arden Chew: The Lion King. It has a great soundtrack.

 

BR: What is your biggest pet peeve?

AC: People that don’t keep their promises. It bothers me because it betrays my trust.

 

BR: What is something unique about you that nobody would know?

AC: I used to do flying trapeze. I did it all through middle school and elementary school.

 

BR: Who was your favorite sports team growing up?

AC: The New England Patriots. Boston is my hometown for sports teams.

 

BR: Who is your pick to win the NBA Finals this June?

AC: My Boston Celtics are out so probably the Golden State Warriors. (Golden State won the NBA title on June 16)

 

BR: How many text messages do you send per day?

AC: Probably close to a thousand.

 

Shaun Scott: 425-453-5045; sscott@bellevuereporter.com