2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Gavin Bastian-Selinsgrove Seals “ATHLETE”
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Daniel Reed | May 7, 2024
Gavin Bastian
Selinsgrove High School
Class Of: 2025
Position(s): ATHLETE
Jersey Number: 1
Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 200lbs
Other Sports: Basketball and Track
Notable Awards or Recognitions: All Conference WR/DB, Daily Item WR/DB, All Conference Basketball Guard
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter: @GavinBastian1
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WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH:
Gavin is a dynamic player on both sides of the ball. He is a big, strong, fast receiver that is a threat to defenses. He will line up in multiple positions for us this year. Expect big things from this kid.
GETTING TO KNOW GAVIN:
What is the best part of being a student-athlete at Selinsgrove High School ?
Playing sports with the boys.
How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
Since 1st grade.
Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Jersey Shore, it is always packed.
If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Offense, so I can get a jump ball.
As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Winning the District Championship in 2023.
What was the high point of the 2023 season ?
Winning the District Title.
What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2024 ?
Playing with the boys especially Tucker Teats.
What are your goals for the 2024 season ?
Win another District Title.
Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Michael Jordan, he does whatever it takes to win.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
Yes, catching a touchdown in the District Championship with 2 minutes until halftime.
Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
Ethan Miller, during midget football tackling drills.
What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
Penn State for a game day.
What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
The Pittsburgh Steelers, my dad and I both love them.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
The District Championship game in 2023 because, it was the first time I got to play for the District Championship at Selinsgrove.
What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Varsity Blues, it’s just awesome.
Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Play the offensive line.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Golf
What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Ethan miller hurdling me during youth tackling drills.
When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Chillin with the boys.
Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, we don’t have the other 2.
What is your favorite vacation destination ?
The beach
Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Nothing
Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Burger King, the Whopper is on top.
Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
Yes, I’ve been to a couple Steelers games.
NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NFL, it has the best athletes in the world.
What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
Madden on PS5, Brawl Stars on phone.
What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Cheese
Favorite Band/Musician ?
NWA
Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
A car, on a road trip with the trio.
Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Graduate from college.
Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Out in the country, because you can have your own land.
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