Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Tyler Lopez

Lopez is a natural born leader and has a bright future ahead of him.

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The Kent Reporter’s male athlete of the week for the week of Feb. 16 is Kent-Meridian High School senior Tyler Lopez, unified basketball.

What is your favorite subject/class in school?

P.E. because I like to stay active

Name your Mount Rushmore (Top 4) favorite movies:

Cars, Toy Story, Black Panther, Spider Man

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

My mom, she has always pushed me to meet my goals.

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

Purple Gatorade and Sour Patch Kids

Describe your pre-game ritual:

Listen to music while focusing on the game ahead. Then I tape my hands when it is game time.

Song you currently can’t stop listening to?

Dreams and Nightmares by Meek Mill

From the sidelines: Tyler is a natural born leader on and off the court. He is well known around campus; he works hard but has a lot of fun during class and at practice. Shows a bright future ahead of him.


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