Name: Sam Crilly
Sport: Basketball
Grade: 12
Accomplishments: Sam has been the leader and go too guy for the Golden Eagles this year. He is averaging 17.2 PPG on 54% shooting. This past week he led the Golden Eagles to big wins against Williamsport and Bald Eagle. He had 13 against the millionaires and 17 against the Bald Eagles. With only 3 regular season games left, Sam is aiming to stay hot heading into the playoffs. Congratulations Sam!
EE: How did you first get involved in this sport?
SC: I started playing on my Fisher Price hoop in the living room when I was a young lad.
EE: What other sports do you play?
SC: None
EE: Favorite sports team?
SC: Liverpool FC
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
SC: Mohamed Salah
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
SC: My parents. They are always here for me and support me no matter the circumstances.
EE: Favorite band/musician?
SC: Rod Wave
EE: Favorite movie/show?
SC: Scarface
EE: Favorite Teacher?
SC: Mr. Lauakitis
EE: Favorite food?
SC: Acai Bowls from Juice Shack (NIL?)
EE: What advice can you give to younger athletes?
SC: Work just as hard on the mental aspect of the game as you do the physical part.
EE: What are your future goals?
SC: Attend College to major in business and continue playing basketball.
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