Athlete of the Week: Brandon Gripp

Sport: Basketball

Grade: 12

Accomplishment:

Brandon is averaging 24.5 points per game, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 steals a game so far in leading the team to a 2-0 record.

Coach Gripp’s Quote:

“Brandon has worked extremely hard in the off-season to make his senior year a special one. He is a great teammate and leader for us. This senior group has set lofty goals for themselves. With hard work and dedication, hopefully we can achieve them.”

10 Questions:

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

When the YMCA was holding kids’ league in Tyrone.

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

Track.

3.    Favorite professional sports team?

Chicago Bulls.

4.    Favorite professional athlete?

Derrick Rose.

5.    Who is your hero? Why?

Jackie Moon, he inspired me to play basketball.

6.    Favorite band/musician?

Kid Cudi.

7.    Favorite movie?

Boyz In the Hood.

8.    Favorite food?

Chicken parm.

9.    What advice would you give younger athletes?

Keep working hard.

10.  What are your future goals?

Play D2 basketball.