Video: Repository Athlete of the Week: Mark Henniger
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By Benjamin Duer
CantonRep.com staff report
Posted Jan 08, 2010 @ 12:55 AM
Last update Jan 08, 2010 @ 01:00 AM
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Repository Athlete of the Week: Mark Henniger
Jackson High School, senior, basketball
CREDENTIALS Henniger, a 6-foot-8 senior post, led the Polar Bears to a second-place finish at the San Diego Surf ‘N Slam tournament last week, averaging 26 points and 12.3 rebounds in the three games. He totaled 34 points and 13 rebounds in an overtime win vs. Mount Si (Wash.) to highlight his tournament. The Kent State recruit averages 23.3 points on 64 percent shooting, 10.9 rebounds and 3.0 blocked shots for the Polar Bears.
FAVORITE CLASS Woodshop
FAVORITE TEACHER Mr. Wertz
FAVORITE TV SHOW “South Park”
FAVORITE VIDEO GAME Super Smash Brothers
FAVORITE MOVIE “Avatar”
FAVORITE FOOD Steak and wings
WHAT’S IN YOUR CD/MP3? Weezy, Drake, Blink 182, Wiz Khalifa
FAVORITE ATHLETE Kobe Bryant
FAVORITE MEMORY IN YOUR SPORT My first dunk. It was really exciting.
BRUSH WITH GREATNESS LeBron James came over and gave high fives to our entire team.
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON My parents.
PREGAME RITUAL Relax and eat Subway
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEND A DAY WITH? My grandparents. I didn’t get to spend much time with Grandpa Henniger before he passed away, and my other grandparents live in California.
COLLEGE PLANS Playing basketball at Kent State
