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LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. —
JOSH KEELER
Team: Little Falls Mounties
Sport: Baseball
Position: Second Base/Shortstop
Age: 17
Year in school: Senior
FAVORITES
Sport to play: Baseball
Sport to watch: Basketball
Team: New York Yankees
Athlete: Derek Jeter
Class in school: Economics
Movie: Anchorman
TV show: Fantasy Factory
Actor: Zach Galifianakis
Musician: Kid Cudi
Song: "Grind" by Asher Roth
Food: Chicken Riggies
Explain what you enjoy most about your sport and athletics.
The things I enjoy most about sports are the competition and being part of a team. There is no better feeling than knowing that you played an important role in helping your team win
What is your most memorable athletic moment?
My most memorable athletic moment is when I helped my wrestling team win its first ever league championship.
Tell us about someone who inspires you in sports and why.
My team is my inspiration. When one person works harder we all work harder.
What are your greatest challenges balancing academics and sports?
As a three sport athlete it is difficult to balance my academics along with sports. I have to work extra hard to make sure I’m keeping my grades up so I am able to play.
What are your plans after graduating from high school?
After I graduate from high school I will be attending Le Moyne College and major in finance.
appeared in June 2, 2011 edition of The Times
JOSH KEELER
Team: Little Falls Mounties
Sport: Baseball
Position: Second Base/Shortstop
Age: 17
Year in school: Senior
FAVORITES
Sport to play: Baseball
Sport to watch: Basketball
Team: New York Yankees
Athlete: Derek Jeter
Class in school: Economics
Movie: Anchorman
TV show: Fantasy Factory
Actor: Zach Galifianakis
Musician: Kid Cudi
Song: "Grind" by Asher Roth
Food: Chicken Riggies
Explain what you enjoy most about your sport and athletics.
The things I enjoy most about sports are the competition and being part of a team. There is no better feeling than knowing that you played an important role in helping your team win
What is your most memorable athletic moment?
My most memorable athletic moment is when I helped my wrestling team win its first ever league championship.
Tell us about someone who inspires you in sports and why.
My team is my inspiration. When one person works harder we all work harder.
What are your greatest challenges balancing academics and sports?
As a three sport athlete it is difficult to balance my academics along with sports. I have to work extra hard to make sure I’m keeping my grades up so I am able to play.
What are your plans after graduating from high school?
After I graduate from high school I will be attending Le Moyne College and major in finance.
appeared in June 2, 2011 edition of The Times
