Lilly Gerwert

Name: Lilly Gerwert

School: Bellwood-Antis

Age: 18

Grade: Senior

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Gerwert had 14 points and 14 rebounds in a 58-54 win over Central Mountain, 19 points and seven rebounds in a win over Bald Eagle Area and 33 points in a win over Bellefonte. She also surpassed the 1,000-point career mark.

Season update: Gerwert is averaging 19.6 points and 8.8 rebounds for Bellwood.

Coach Kyley Longo’s quote: “Lilly has grown so much over the last year. She has become a consistent force on the perimeter. She has worked on her handle. She has become a shot creator. She is always looking for ways to get better. She has been a great leader for us this year as she holds herself and others to a high standard. I am proud of all that she has done and accomplished so far. We know this isn’t all that is in store for her, and we look forward to seeing where the rest of her senior year takes her.”

Favorite teachers: Mr. McNaul and Senora Smith

Favorite subject: History

Favorite movie: “10 Things I Hate About You”

Favorite food: Tacos

Favorite song: “Out of Time” by The Weeknd

Outside interests: Lifting at Dorman’s, working at The 31:25 Boutique

Favorite professional team: Indiana Fever

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Michael Jordan

Best athletes I ever competed against: Tyrone’s Laney Woomer, Altoona’s Brionna Hudson

Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents, Brent and Tina

Proudest athletic achievement: “Scoring my 1,000th point with my sister, Amelia, on the floor with me, and making the all-state team.”

How I got my start in basketball: “I went to my dad’s practices when I was little and loved it.”

Future goal: Play basketball in college