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Athlete of the Week: Paul Gamber, Lebanon High School

9:53 AM Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Sports: Soccer.

School: Lebanon High School.

Class: Senior.

Age: 17.

Claim to fame: “I scored the game-winning goal against Troy my freshman year.”

Bet you didn’t know: “I play tennis.”

Toughest opponent: “Springboro, it’s always a great game.”

I can’t live without ... “My iPod.”

Worst habit: “Cracking my knuckles.”

The words you live by: “Practice doesn’t make perfect but it certainly makes you better.”

Person whose brain you’re dying to pick: “My brother’s, because he’s really smart and knows a lot more than I do.”

Favorite movie: “Taken.”

Favorite book: “Wayne Rooney: My Story So Far” by Wayne Rooney.

Favorite TV show: “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.”

Favorite home-cooked meal: “Lasagna.”

Game-day ritual: “I usually just listen to music or watch Wayne Rooney videos on my iPod to get into the zone.”

Favorite school subject: History.

Favorite pro athlete: “Wayne Rooney. I try to copy his playing style.”

Biggest influence: “My brother, Alex, because he always encourages me and tells me how I can be a better soccer player. He’s a good role model.”

Favorite smell: “Fresh-baked cookies.”

When I’m bored, I ... “Listen to music.”

Nothing annoys you more than: “Bad drivers.”

Favorite junk food: Tostito’s scoops with jalapeño.

Vegetable you just won’t eat: Broccoli.

Last video game you bought: “FIFA ‘10.”

Best thing about soccer: “Scoring and winning”

Worst thing about  soccer: “Losing. I hate losing.”

In 10 years I’ll be... “Getting ready to start a family and my career.”

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