Lakewood senior Asher Weideman of Washington Virtual Academies is balancing academics with a rising career in professional disc golf. Competing in the Mixed Professional Open Division, he recently earned his first MPO victory after years of national tournaments. Online learning has allowed him to train, travel, and stay on track for graduation. Now earning college credits through Running Start, Asher plans to study business at GCU while continuing to pursue opportunities on the pro disc golf circuit.
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