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Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Carson Hurt

Hurt scored the game winning goal against Auburn.

The Kent Reporter’s male athlete of the week for the week of April 5 is Kentridge High School junior Carson Hurt, boys soccer.

What is your favorite subject/class in school?

Math

Name your Mount Rushmore (Top 4) favorite movies:

The Dark Knight, Avengers Infinity War, Pulp Fiction and Star Wars Empire Strikes Back

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

My Dad

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

Red Gatorade and some gummy bears.

Describe your pre-game ritual:

Listen to music and eat a granola bar.

Song you currently can’t stop listening to?

Stay Down by Brent Faiyaz

From the sidelines: Carson had an amazing game winning goal against the Auburn Trojans on Friday 3.5.24


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