Athlete of the Week

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Gavin Keller // Hauser junior basketball player

Keller scored 17 points Saturday in the Jets’ 69-67 loss to Orleans in the semifinals of the Seymour Semistate. He went 6 for 9 from the field and 5 for 5 from the free-throw line.

His performance last week: “I felt pretty good to be able to make my shots.”

Do you do anything special to prepare? “I try to eat the same food before every game. I try to get a chicken sandwich and some mac and cheese from Chick-Fil-A.”

Favorite drink: “Sweet tea”

Favorite food: “Steak”

Favorite class: “US History”

Favorite sports team: “Indiana University”

Favorite athlete: “LeBron James”

Role model: “(Senior teammate) Collin Buck, because he came back really strong after his injury”

Best advice: “Always work hard.”

Athletics goal: “Win state next year.”

If you could travel anywhere: “Hawaii, because I like the beaches.”