Name: Brandon Drenning
School: Bishop Guilfoyle
Age: 17
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Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Drenning scored 54 points in four Bishop Guilfoyle wins, including scoring 13 in a victory over previously undefeated Bellwood-Antis.
Season update: Drenning averages more than 14 points per game. The Marauders are 11-2.
Coach Chris Drenning's quote: "He plays within in the system. He is a real good shooter. His teammates do a good job setting him up, and he takes advantage of his opportunities. I'm proud of the work he's put in."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Sutton
Favorite subject: Spanish
Favorite movie: "Dark Knight Rises"
Favorite food: Anything that my mom makes
Favorite song: "Just What I Am" By Kid Cudi
Outside interests: Hanging out with friends, travel basketball, baseball
Favorite professional team: Boston Red Sox
Favorite college team: Louisville Cardinals
Pro athlete most admired: Stephen Curry
Best athlete I ever played with: Penn Cambria's A.J. Leahey
Best athlete I ever competed against: Bellwood-Antis' Noah Davis
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents and coaches
Proudest athletic achievement: Playing in the state tournament
How I got my start in basketball: "My pap bought me a Little Tikes hoop when I was 2 years old.''
Future goal: To win the Laurel Highlands championship and move on to the District 6 Class A championship
