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.