High praise for Guilfoyle senior
Name: Nick Foor
School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Foor scored a team-high 17 points and hit the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer in BG’s 66-63 win over Trinity. He also scored 11 points in a 63-51 win over Tyrone and 10 points in a 78-58 win over Central Cambria.
Season update: Foor is averaging 13 points per game and has made 30 3-pointers this season.
Coach Ryan Lestochi”s quote: “I’m not sure there is enough space in the paper for all I could say about Nick. Nick is a great kid and unbelievably well liked. I’m so proud of him because of how well he’s handled the last few years. He’s coachable, always happy and gives you his best. He’s a fantastic shooter and the definition of a team player. His game-winner against Trinity will go down as one of the best in BG history.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Tressler
Favorite subject: Science
Favorite movie: “Interstellar”
Favorite food: Crab legs
Favorite song: “Take it Easy” by the Eagles
Outside interests: Baseball, fishing, working out
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Notre Dame
Pro athlete most admired: Steph Curry
Best athlete I ever competed against: State College graduate Braeden Shrewsberry
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the LHAC two years in a row
How I got my start in basketball: Saint Rose in second grade
Future goal: Win states