Levada Gorsuch

Name: Levada Gorsuch

School: Williamsburg

Age: 17

Grade: Junior

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Gorsuch had two double-doubles. She had 11 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy in the PIAA Class 1A semifinals, and she had 19 points and 19 rebounds in a three-point loss to Delco Christian in the state final.

Season update: Gorsuch averaged 18.3 points and 9.2 rebounds per game

Coach Angela Detwiler’s quote: “Levada put in the work this offseason, and it was evident this season with her versatile skill set offensively. She also did a great job on the defensive end with getting blocks and pulling down rebounds. Levada had a huge game for us in the state championship game, but she has been playing at a high level this entire season. Being able to do that night after night is an indication of the caliber of basketball player she is for our team.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Detwiler

Favorite subject: Anatomy

Favorite movie: “Happy Gilmore”

Favorite food: Chicken parm

Favorite song: “Black” by Pearl Jam

Outside interests: Hanging out with friends, going shopping

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Caitlin Clark

Best athlete I ever competed against: Berlin Brothersvalley’s Coral Prosser

Most influential person on my athletic career: My family

Proudest athletic achievement: Making it to the state championship game

How I got my start in basketball: Went to my brother’s kindergarten practices

Future goal: To play basketball in college and get a nursing degree