Athlete of the Week: Sydney Kuritar, Little Miami High School

Name: Sydney Kuritar

School: Little Miami High School

Sport: Basketball

Class: 2019

Age: 16

Claim to fame: My sophomore year I had six 3-point shots in three basketball games.

Bet you didn’t know: I’m ambidextrous

Toughest opponent/why: Talawanda because they have really good defense.

Favorite movie: The Longest Yard

Favorite TV show: Any cooking show on cable

Favorite musical artist:Thomas Rhett

Favorite pro athlete/why: Michael Jordan was my inspiration to play basketball.

Favorite smell: Cologne for men

Favorite home-cooked meal: Mom’s chili

Words you live by: Never give up

I am most annoyed by: Drama

I can’t live without: My friends and family

Most embarrassing moment: I brought my friend a birthday present to her New Year’s Eve party when her birthday was in July.

In 10 years, I’ll be: Out of college and working as a physical therapist.

Best thing about basketball: Teammates

Worst thing about basketball: Running

Favorite junk food: Pizza

Favorite school subject: Math

Love to trade places for a day with: Jennifer Lawrence

When I’m bored, I like to: Play basketball, play guitar, draw, watch movies, sing

Worst habit: Biting my nails

On your bedroom walls: Basketball photos, lots of pictures of me and friends, UC Bearcat football poster, mini basketball hoop

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