Sport: Varsity Basketball

Grade: 12

Accomplishment:

Blake scored 21 points in the championship game vs. Chestnut Ridge to help Tyrone win the Kiwanis Holiday Tournament.  His hot shooting at the start of the game helped Tyrone get a quick lead, and they never looked back.  Blake was named the Tournament MVP for his performance both nights.

Coach George Gripp’s Quote:

“I am so proud of how Blake and the rest of the team played during the two nights of the tournament. Blake has become a very good shooter for us and it was on display in the Championship game. He and his teammates are a hard working group that have been very dedicated to the program for many years. This group has set some high goals this year, that we will continue to work toward.”

10 Questions:

1.     How did you first get involved in this sport?

 I watched Dirk Nowitzki play and I knew I wanted to be like him.

2.    What other sport(s) do you play?

 Badminton and Pickleball.

3.    Favorite professional sports team?

Toon Squad.

4.    Favorite professional athlete?

Nick “Swaggy P” Young.

5.    Who is your hero? Why?

Dirk Nowitzki, because he is so graceful in everything that he does.

6.    Favorite band/musician?

E-Money’s run-out CD.

7.    Favorite movie?

High School Musical and Camp Rock.

8.    Favorite food?

Crème brûlée. 

9.    What advice would you give younger athletes?

Stay strong fam.

10.  What are your future goals?

Have a swaggy life with Eli Sleeth and reside in Toronto with Drizzy.