Athlete of the Week: Blaine Hoover

Athlete of the Week: Blaine Hoover
Blaine Hoover playing against Bellwood.
Blaine Hoover playing against Bellwood.
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Name: Blaine Hoover
Sport: Basketball
Grade: 10
Accomplishments: Blaine scored 8 points against Central and also scored 18 points against Mt Union.
Coach George Gripp’s quote: “Blaine is getting back into form after battling through some nagging injuries and pneumonia. He has been a solid contributor for us on both ends of the floor, a fierce competitor who knows multiple spots on the offensive and defensive ends of the floor.“
Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?
Blaine Hoover: “I started playing basketball at the Rec Center when I was in 3rd grade.”
EE: What other sports do you play?
BH: “Baseball”
EE: Favorite sports team?
BH: “Pittsburgh Steelers”
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
BH: “Saquon Barkley”
EE: Favorite Food?
BH: “Steak”
EE: What is your favorite part of the sport you play?
BH: “The constant action of the game and the support the crowd brings to every game.”
EE: What is your greatest memory from this sport?
BH: “Going to tournaments when we were younger and hanging out with the team in the hotel.”
EE: What is your greatest motivation to succeed?
BH: “Helping the team to do well and win a district championship.”
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
BH: “Continue to work hard on the things that you enjoy to do.”
EE: What are your future goals?
BH: “Going to college and hopefully playing a sport while there.”

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