Name: Kayla Grimme
School: Altoona
Age: 16
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Grade: 11
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Grimme scored 21 points and 10 rebounds in a victory over Hollidaysburg and contributed 15 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Ambridge.
Season update: Grimme is averaging 11.0 points, 10 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game.
Coach Jill Helsel's quote: "She has grown from the beginning of the season until now. She takes the ball strong to the hoop, she can finish, she can rebound. She's just a tough kid who finishes inside, and as a post player that's what you have to do."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Lowe
Favorite subject: History and art
Favorite movie: "Just Go With it"
Favorite food: Clemmentines
Favorite song: "Hit the Lights" by Selena Gomez
Outside interests: Art, listening to music, being active and hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Boston Celtics
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Rajon Rondo
Best athlete I ever played with: My current Lady Lions team
Best athlete I ever competed against: Kristi Little
Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom, Jill Helsel and Art Taneyhill
Proudest athletic achievement: Receiving Athlete of the Week
How I got my start in basketball: "Playing in an instructional league and at The Summit"
Future goal: "Play basketball in college, travel, and enjoy life in general."
