Meet the Athlete: Gwen Brand

Published 3:20 pm Friday, February 14, 2025

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Sophomore hopes to be a starter on varsity A.L. basketball team her junior year

Q: What grade are you in?
A: 10th

Q: What town do you live in, and which school do you attend?
A: Maple Island; homeschooled

Q: Who is your immediate family?
A: Parents, Matt and Amy; siblings, Abby, Simon, Marcuss

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Q: Which sports do you play?
A: Basketball

Q: What is your favorite part of playing your sport?
A: Being a part of a team and the competition

Q: What has playing that sport taught you?
A: That it’s OK to be different

Q: What’s your favorite sports memory?
A: Contributing with 12 points against Red Wing and Worthington

Q: How did you get started in your sport?
A: A friend and my dad

Q: What sports did your family members play?
A: Dad, basketball; mom, soccer; brothers, mountain biking

Q: What are your sports-related achievements?
A: Becoming a point guard for the JV team

Q: What are your sports-related goals?
A: Be a starter on varsity my junior year

Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?
A: Steph Curry; so talented and fun to watch

Q: What are your college plans? Major?
A: undecided

Q: What is your favorite school subject?
A: Math

Q: Who is your favorite teacher?
A: My mom

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Playing violin and working on our farm

Q: What is your dream job?
A: Be a mom

Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: “Chicago Fire”

Q: What is an interesting fact about you?
A: Born and lived in Austin till I was 3