PLAYER OF THE WEEK

5TH GRADER • BASKETBALL. UNIFIED PARTNER FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

NAME:

John David Guidry

HEIGHT:

411 1/2″

WEIGHT:

105 pounds

GRADE:

5th

SCHOOL:

Cut Off Elementary

SPORTS PLAYED:

John David stays active! He is a basketball player, a baseball player and a unified partner in the special Olympics. He is a member of the U10 All-Stars team for South Lafourche Biddy Basketball.

FAVORITE FOOD:

Crab bisque

FAVORITE MOVIE:

The Sandlot

FAVORITE ATHLETE:

James Harden

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?

I want to be in the NBA

WHY?

Because I love basketball and to get to play my favorite sport and make money doing it would be awesome.

FAVORITE SPORT AND WHY?

Basketball because it is fast paced and exciting to both play and watch.

CREDENTIALS:

This is the first time we talk about John David Guidry in our sports section, but it’s likely not the last. The local budding athlete is making an impact in his sports endeavors, already owning All-Stars distinctions and several honors. John David said he wants to be a pro someday, even though he knows he has to do a lot of hard work to get there. He is the son of John and Amy Guidry.

Visit our Facebook to see a video of J.D. doing his thing!

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PLAYER OF THE WEEK