Athlete of the Week: Ross Gampe
Tyrone junior Ross Gampe makes a touchdown catch over Penn Cambria’s Nicholas Marinak in a District 6 playoff game.
Name: Ross Gampe
Sport: Football
Grade: 11
Coach John Franco’s quote:
“Ross is a tremendous choice for Athlete of the Week based on his performance against Penn Cambria. He dominated the game on both sides of the ball as both a pass receiver with several receptions including two touchdown pass receptions and continually pressuring and sacking the quarterback.”
Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?
Ross Gampe: “I started playing pee-wee football when I was in third grade. I played because I was bigger than everyone else and my dad played all his life.”
EE: What other sports do you play?
RG: Baseball and basketball
EE: Favorite professional sports team?
RG: Pittsburgh Pirates
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
RG: Ken Griffey Jr.
EE: Who do you admire the most? Why?
RG: “My parents for putting my dreams before their own so I can do the things that I love.”
EE: Favorite band /musician?
RG: Lil Tecca
EE: Favorite show?
RG: Where the Red Fern Grows
EE: Favorite food?
Seafood
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
RG: “Get in the gym. Hard work is the only way to accomplish your goals.”
EE: What are your future goals?
RG: “My future goals are to attend Penn State and further my athletic career in either baseball or football.”
Emma Getz is a Senior this year and it is her first year joining the Eagle Eye staff. This past summer she traveled with her family to the beach. She loves...
