Metzger

Name: Kasen Metzger

School: Hollidaysburg

Age: 18

Grade: Senior

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Metzger led Hollidaysburg with 22 points in a win over Tyrone and then led the Golden Tigers again with 25 points in a win over Huntingdon.

Season update: Metzger has helped Hollidaysburg begin the season 7-2. He is averaging 18.2 points per game and seven rebounds per game.

Coach Brad Lear’s quote: “Kasen is a tremendous asset to our program and is having a great senior season. He excels as a leader on the court. His work ethic has made him into one of the top scorers in our area. Kasen is a relentless worker and has the ability to score inside and outside.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Griffith

Favorite subject: Marketing

Favorite movie: “Shrek”

Favorite food: Burger

Favorite song: Anything by Drake

Outside interests: Lifting, golfing and spending time with family and friends

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: LeBron James

Best athlete I ever competed against: Donte Tisinger

Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom and dad

Proudest athletic achievement: Making first-team Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference as a junior

How I got my start in basketball: Elementary league

Future goal: Attend college for marketing while playing basketball