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Name: Nick Garver
School: Central
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Garver scored 17 points, including the game-winning bucket, against Penn Cambria in a 59-57 victory in overtime. He also scored nine points in a 50-34 victory over Clearfield.
Season update: Garver has helped his Scarlet Dragons jump out to a 2-0 record.
Coach Paul Frederick's quote: "Nick has put a ton of time into his game over the past few years. He is a versatile offensive player and has become a good defender. He's off to a great start this season, and we will be counting on him to continue playing at this level."
Favorite teachers: Mrs. Leidy and Mr. Fitz
Favorite subject: Statistics
Favorite movie: "Jack and Jill''
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite song: "Versace on the Floor" by Bruno Mars
Outside interests: Pickleball, hanging out with friends, studying
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Saquon Barkley
Best athlete I ever competed against: Central teammate Kalvin Sparks
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad
Proudest athletic achievement: Making it to the state semifinals in football two years in a row
How I got my start in basketball: Playing YMCA co-ed basketball at age 6
Future goal: Get a good job, travel and be happy