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KAYLA AUFIERO
School: Nanticoke
Year: Senior
Sport, position: Basketball, guard
Family: Kristin, mom; Matt, dad; Claire, sister
Last week: The senior began the week with a 31-point performance as the Trojanettes rallied from a halftime deficit to beat Crestwood 66-49 on Thursday. On Saturday night, Aufiero came out red hot. She hit four 3-pointers and scored 21 of her team’s 27 points as the unbeaten Trojanettes rolled to their 15th consecutive victory by topping Hazleton Area 76-67. Aufiero finished with a game-high 30 points and six 3-pointers.
What she says: “They (Crestwood, Hazleton) are both really great teams. My teammates did a great job of driving and getting me the ball. I just had to take it to the rim and draw fouls.
Cake or pie: Cake
Oreos or Chips Ahoy: Oreos
Favorite/Go to move? Pull-up 3-pointer
Favorite TV show: “Friends”
Superman or Batman: Superman
Trapped on a desert island one thing you would bring: Cellphone
Favorite subject in school: Calculus
Favorite ice cream: Mint chocolate chip
What do you put on your pizza: pepperoni
A place you’d like to visit: Italy
What are you binge watching on Netflix: “Grey’s Anatomy”
Future goals: Become a pharmacist
Pirates or Ninjas: Ninjas
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WILL JOHNSON
School: GAR
Year: Sophomore
Sport, position: Basketball, point guard
Family: Will, dad
Last week: Scored 20 points in the Grenadiers’ 68-60 division crossover win over Coughlin on Wednesday. On Friday, Johnson scored 14 points in another crossover matchup with a Division 1 team — Wyoming Valley West. GAR won 64-61.
What he says: “My coach told me it was a big week and I was trying to keep my team in check and I was just trying to win.”
Cake or cookies: Cookies
Favorite color: Red
Krispy Kreme vs. Dunkin’ Donuts: Dunkin’ Donuts
Favorite song right now: “Timeless” A Boogie
Favorite sports team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Favorite/Go to move? Hesitation
Favorite TV show: “Martin”
Is a hotdog a sandwich?: yes
Favorite memory from the season: Scoring 26 points vs. Williamsport earlier this season
Favorite teacher: Principal Mrs. Robatin
Favorite subject in school: Math
Kanye West, yes or no: no
Favorite food: fried chicken
Favorite ice cream: Cookies-and-cream
Favorite Athlete: Russell Westbrook
What do you put on your pizza: Bacon
Favorite entertainer: Martin Lawrence
Favorite book: “Harry Potter”
A place you’d like to visit: Miami
Future goals: Go to college and play basketball