Grade: Senior
Age: 18
Sports: Basketball
Claim to fame/honors: Surpassed 1,000 points for his career; leads Greater Western Ohio Conference in rebounding (11.4), second in scoring (24.4) and blocks (1.9); scored season-high 33 against Springboro and collected 19 rebounds against Lebanon.
Bet you didn’t know: I used to do gymnastics
Words I live by: Treat others how you want to be treated
Toughest opponent: Aamil Wagner
Biggest influence: Parents
Game-day rituals: Chew gum
What’s on my bedroom walls: Medals and trophies
When I’m bored I like to: Play cards
Favorite movie: The Professionals
Person who would play me in a movie: Boban Marjanovic
Favorite musical artist: Sam Barber
I can’t live without: My family
I can live without: Video games
Event I’d like to attend: Final Four
Favorite book: Bible
Favorite home-cooked meal: Chicken Alfredo
Favorite restaurant: Peddler Steakhouse
Favorite smell: Cinnamon
Favorite cereal: Life
Store where I’d like a shopping spree: Under Armour
Vegetable I won’t eat: Asparagus
I’d love to trade places for a day with: Steph Curry
Whose mind would I like to read? Everyone
Place where I’d love to travel? Italy
Talent you’d like to have? To play the fiddle
Favorite school subject: Math
Favorite team: Ohio State
Favorite athlete: Nikola Jokic
Favorite Olympic sport: Basketball
Favorite sports moment: Game winner against Springfield on senior night
Favorite junk food: Potato chips
Best thing about basketball: The relationships built with my teammates
In 10 years, I hope to be: Playing or coaching basketball
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