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Name: Lilly Gerwert
School: Bellwood-Antis
Age: 16
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Gerwert had 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting with 13 rebounds and four blocks in a win over Huntingdon, and she had 25 points on 12-of-16 shooting with six rebounds, six steals and three blocks in a win over Philipsburg-Osceola.
Season update: Gerwert is averaging 13.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 2.5 steals per game for Bellwood (3-1).
Coach Kyley Longo's quote: "Lilly has done a great job both in the offseason and regular season at challenging herself to get better. She's worked hard on her shot, handle, strength and post game. She's coachable and fun to watch. Lilly is an asset both on and off the court. We are grateful to have her in our program.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. McNaul
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: "Coach Carter''
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite song: "Forever After All'' by Luke Combs
Outside interests: Track and field
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Michael Jordan
Best athlete I ever competed against: Tyrone's Laney Woomer
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents, Brent and Tina Gerwert
Proudest athletic achievement: Making districts in track last year
How I got my start in basketball: "My dad was a coach, so I've always been around it.''
Future goal: Play in college