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Name: Minyhah Easterling
School: Glendale
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Easterling scored 73 points in three games -- 22 in a 53-20 win over Mount Union, 19 in a 49-17 rout of Harmony and 32 in a 53-36 victory over West Branch. She also had 51 rebounds and 8 blocks in the three games.
Season update: Easterling is averaging 19.1 points, 15.1 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 2.3 assists per game for the Lady Vikings.
Coach Brian Kuhn's quote: "Minyhah is a special talent. She always looks to get her teammates involved. She has had a great start for Glendale. Minyhah has been improving every game and always comes up with big plays when we need them.''
Favorite teacher: Coach Kutz
Favorite subject: History
Favorite movie: "Remember the Titans''
Favorite food: Barb's mac and cheese
Favorite song: "Achievements'' by NBA YoungBoy
Outside interests: Woodworking
Favorite professional team: L.A. Lakers
Favorite college team: Michigan State
Pro athlete most admired: LeBron James
Best athlete I ever competed against: Teammate Casey Kuhn
Most influential person on my athletic career: Brian Kuhn
Proudest athletic achievement: Altoona Mirror Athlete of the Week
How I got my start in basketball: Abdul Simpkins
Future goal: Play college basketball