PANTHER PROFILE

     Name: Taylor Manternach.

     Age: 18.

     Parents: Andrew and Leanna Manternach.

     Sports in which you participate: Basketball, track and field.

     Awards received: National Honor Society and multiple academic all-district awards.

     Season goals: Have a winning record.

     I like this sport because: Ever since I was a kid I always had a basketball in my hand, we have always owned a basketball hoop and I loved playing against my brother while growing up.

     What is something the average person doesn’t know about your sport? If you slap the ball out of the in-bounder’s hand, it’s a technical foul.

     Biggest sports thrill as a participant: Winning against Regina in overtime.

     Pre-competition rituals/superstitions: I have a certain stretch routine I need to go through, I can never eat an hour before the game, and I have to wear my game socks all day on the day of a game.

     Biggest academic accomplishment: Receiving my Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.

     Biggest influence: My mother because she has worked so hard for what she has achieved.

     Favorite male athlete: Russell Westbrook.

     Favorite female athlete: Serena Williams.

     Favorite pro team: Chicago Cubs.

     Favorite college team: Iowa.

     Favorite subject in school: Science.

     Favorite teacher: Mr. Szurkowski.

     Favorite TV show: “Friday Night Lights.”

     Favorite movie: “Footloose.”

     Favorite musicians: G-Eazy.

     Favorite food: BBQ wings.

     Nickname: “Big Tay.”

     Most famous person I’ve met: Marshal Yanda.

     Jobs/other activities: Teach religious education.

     College and future plans: Attend St. Ambrose to study exercise science.

 

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