Athlete of the Week: Keegan Gwinn

Ellie Oakes

Keegan Gwinn

By Rocky Romani, Staff Writer

Name: Keegan Gwinn

Sport: Basketball

Grade: 12

Accomplishments: Gwinn had a career and game-high 23 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Golden Eagles to a big 71-65 victory over Mountain Leauge rival Hollidaysburg.


Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?

KG: “I started playing in kindergarten at the Rec Center.”

EE: What other sports do you play? 

KG: “Football, Track and Field”

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

KG: “Pittsburgh Steelers” 

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

KG: “TJ. Watt”

EE: Who do you admire the most? Why?

KG: “My dad for always pushing me to do the best I can”

EE: Favorite band /musician?

KG: “Gunna – pushin P”

EE: Favorite movie?

KG: “Semi-Pro”

EE: Favorite Food?

KG: “Tacos from Lupita’s” 

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

KG: “Never give up, you don’t know when your chance will come.”

EE: What are your future goals?

KG: “Attend Penn State Altoona and Main to become a history teacher.”