See CB East's Nick Warren's run in 'American Ninja Warrior' qualifier
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If there’s one thing his fans can agree on, Nick Warren’s buzzer moment was well earned.
The 16-year-old high school football player from Plumsteadville is on his way to the central regional finals of NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” after tackling his way through six challenging obstacles to finish in the No. 10 spot in Season 18’s seventh episode, which aired July 20.
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At 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, Warren impressed show hosts, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Matt Iseman, as he moved through the course with remarkable speed and agility.
“He’s part muscle, part hustle and all heart,” said Gbajabiamila, later adding they don’t see the combination of football and ninja very often.
During a watch party held Monday night, Warren was surrounded by family, friends and teammates, who shared in the excitement as they cheered on their hometown hero. Among those gathered in support was Central Bucks East head football coach John Donnelly, who wasn’t surprised to see the athleticism displayed in Warren’s successful run.
“There’s obviously a lot of dedication that’s required. I know Nick’s training regimen for ninja is incredibly tough and demanding, and it is for football as well. Certainly, there are a lot of crossovers between the two sports, but then there are some things are extremely unique to ninja that are just amazing,” Donnelly said.
“Aside from the fact that he’s an incredible ninja athlete and football player, he’s a top-notch human being. You can see it his interactions with his own family. He’s genuine, that’s just who he is. He’s a gem.”
Michael Price, a running back for Central Bucks East, agreed.
“He represented us in a great way. It’s just amazing. He’s a great kid, and a really friendly dude," Price said.
During his hometown feature, in addition to spotlighting his football career, Warren talked about his biggest source of strength and inspiration, his younger sister, Alex, who has dyspraxia, a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts motor skills.
“No matter what her limitations are, she’s always able to have a smile on her face and is always giving it her 100%. When I see that smile on her face, it puts a smile on my face,” he said.
Watch Nick Warren run the course on 'American Ninja Warrior'
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Warren will next compete in the central regional finals, which is scheduled to air on Monday, Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. on NBC. The episode should also be available for streaming the next day on Peacock.
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