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Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Brandon Tagle

Tagle help lead the Conk basketball team to its first district championship since 2017.

The Kent Reporter’s male athlete of the week for the week of Feb. 23 is Kentwood High School sophomore Brandon Tagle, boys basketball.

What is your favorite subject/class in school?

Math and basketball class

Name your Mount Rushmore (Top 4) favorite movies:

White Men Can’t Jump, Uncle Drew, Top Gun and Boyz n the Hood

Who is the person in your life that has helped you succeed the most?

My Mom

You’re on a long road trip, you stop at a gas station. You get one drink and one snack. What are you choosing?

Sprite and Air Heads Bites

Describe your pre-game ritual:

Get changed, stretch with a band, listen to music and pray.

Song you currently can’t stop listening to?

The Weekend by SZA

From the sidelines: Brandon led Kentwood to a state birth by scoring 19 points along with three steals, three rebounds and three assists vs. Olympia. The win helped Kentwood reach its first district championship since 2017.


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