Kayelin Gibbons, Andrew Weaver

Athletes of the Week: Kayelin Gibbons and Andrew Weaver

By Logan Rumberger and Caleb McKinney

February 24, 2023

Terry McCaulley

Kayelin Gibbons

Athlete of the Week: Kayelin Gibbons

By Caleb McKinney, Staff Writer

Name: Kayelin Gibbons

Sport: Basketball

Grade: Senior

Accomplishments: Has over 1000 career points, and was a member of last year’s district championship team. This season she has been averaging over 14 points per game and 8.4 rebounds per game.

Coach Luke Rhoades Quote:

“It was very nice to see her reach the 1,000-point plateau for her career. It was a product of her dedication to working hard on her game.”

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

KG: I started playing when I was in third grade and I attended Coach Rhoades’s clinics

EE: Favorite Pro sports team?-

KG: Golden State Warriors

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

KG: Caroline Showalter

EE: Who do you admire the most? Why?

KG: My mom because she has been supporting me through everything.

EE: Favorite show?

KG: The Big Bang Theory

EE: Favorite food?

KG: Chicken tenders and fries.

EE: What advice would you give to younger athletes?

KG: Play every game like it’s your last.

EE: What are your future goals?

KG: Attend college and play basketball.

About the Writer

Caleb McKinney, Staff Writer

Caleb McKinney is in his first year in Eagle Eye Newspaper. Also is a senior tri-sport athlete. During the fall season, he plays left tackle for the Tyrone...

Athlete of the Week: Andrew Weaver

By Logan Rumberger, Social Media Co-Director

Name: Andrew Weaver

Sport: Wrestling

Grade: Junior

Accomplishments: Andrew placed 3rd in districts in 2022 and 2023, he is a 2x Southwest Regional Qualifier, 2023 Panther Classic place winner, and recorded a 26-12 regular season record.

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

AW: My brother and I started when we were young. I started Wrestling in kindergarten

EE What other sport(s) or other activities are you involved in?

AW: Football, Track, Eagle Eye, and lifting with Nick Getz

EE: Favorite college or pro sports team?

AW: PSU Wrestling and Seattle Seahawks

EE: Favorite college or pro athlete?

AW: Roman Bravo Young and D.K. Metcalf

EE: Who do you admire the most and why?

AW: My pap and brother. Both of them support me and work very hard

EE: Favorite band/musician?

AW: Offset

EE: Favorite Food?

AW: Chicken

EE: Favorite Movie/TV show?

AW: Adventure Time

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

AW: Show up every day

EE: What are your future goals after high school?

AW: Own a business

About the Contributors

Logan Rumberger, Social Media Co-Director

Logan Rumberger is a junior at Tyrone Area High School. This is his second year on the Eagle Eye team and he also joined the yearbook team this year as...

Ashlynn McKinney, Photo Editor

Hello, this is Ashlynn! She is a senior and this is her third and final year in Eagle Eye. She is very involved in her school community; she is an officer...

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