Gibbons

Name: Caden Gibbons

School: Penn Cambria

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Gibbons scored 42 points, had 13 rebounds and five steals for Penn Cambria in a victory over Bishop Carroll.

Season update: The Panthers are 14-7, and Gibbons is averaging 19.1 points per game. He also is averaging 9.8 rebounds and 2.6 steals per game.

Coach Jim Ronan’s quote: “Caden is one of the most dynamic athletes that I have ever coached. He has been dominant this entire year, but all along putting his teammates first. He is a matchup nightmare for all teams. Caden is a leader of our team, because he doesn’t have to be vocal for our players to follow. They expect Caden to be the man.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Oravec

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “Creed III”

Favorite song: “God’s Plan” by Drake

Outside interests: Fishing, going to the gym and hanging out with family and friends

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: The Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr.

Best athlete I ever competed against: Claysburg-Kimmel’s Mason Campagna

Most influential person on my athletic career: “My dad for always pushing me to be my best.”

Proudest athletic achievement: Making Altoona Mirror first team as an outfielder

How I got my start in basketball: “I played for the Mainline Panthers at 7 years old.”

Future goal: Attend UPJ to study Physical Therapy and play baseball