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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