Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Lukas Fahl, Havre High football

Adjusting to a new home can be difficult for everybody, especially if it's a new country. But Havre High foreign exchange student Lukas Fahl has made a quick adjustment after joining the Havre High football team as the new kicker. Fahl decided to play for the Blue Ponies because it would be different and he had experience kicking in soccer back home in Denmark.

"I need to learn new things and I had not played American football before," Fahl said. "I'm lucky I can be a kicker because I played soccer for many years."

Fahl is originally from Copenhagen and arrived in Havre about three months ago. He will spend a total of 10 months in Havre before heading back home. While he misses his friends and family back home, Fahl thought experiencing America would be beneficial.

"I wanted to learn a new experience and to learn a new culture," Fahl said.

Fahl's three months in Havre have been the first time he has been to America. Montana is also the only state he has experienced so far, but he looks forward to eventually seeing other corners of the United States.

In his short time here, Fahl has made many friends in the football program. So far this season, Fahl has made both of his field goal attempts for the Ponies. While he has not had many opportunities to show off his leg, he has enjoyed the experience of playing for the Ponies.

Fahl will kick for the HHS football team this Friday at Blue Pony Stadium when the Ponies host Livingston. Before Fahl kicks off the game for the Ponies, the Havre Daily News got the chance to ask him five questions.

HDN: What do you make of Havre so far?

Fahl: "I think it's pretty nice. I've lived here for like three months and I think it's pretty nice. A little bit cold but nice."

HDN: Overall what do you make of America?

Fahl: "It's a little bit different from what I came from but I think it's pretty nice. The high school is also pretty nice and I got a lot of new good friends."

HDN: What do you hope to get from your time in America?

Fahl: "I want to get some new friends and see a new experience. I also want to go to other states and see how they live."

HDN: What is the biggest difference you noticed between America and Denmark?

Fahl: "They have a lot of fast food here and they have big cars. I think the people are more open to new people over here. That's pretty nice."

HDN: What hobbies do you have outside of sports?

Fahl: "Hunting and hanging out with friends and my family. Back home I hunt red deer and here I hope to go elk hunting."