Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Giovanni Moimoi

Moimoi is the youngest player on varsity and has the potential to go down as a Kentridge great.

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The Kent Reporter’s male athlete of the week for the week of Jan. 13 is Kentridge High School sophomore Giovanni Moimoi, boys basketball.

What is your favorite subject/class in school?

Chemistry

Name your Mount Rushmore (Top 4) favorite movies:

Coach Carter, Stand By Me, Moana, and Thunderstruck

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?

Arnold Palmer Arizona and Life Savers

Describe your pre-game ritual:

Take my Necklace off and do a 30 second Prayer to lock in before the game

Song you currently can’t stop listening to?

Love Me by Fia

From the sidelines: Gio is the youngest athlete on the Varsity team but does not play like it! His aggressiveness on offense changes the game for us and opens things up for his teammates. Defensively, he is always in the right spots and a great communicator. He is a very coachable kid who is committed to always improving to help his team. He has a bright future and has the potential to go down as a Charger great.


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