Male Spotlight Athlete of the Week | Garrett Jasper

School: Cambria HeightsAge: 18Grade: 12Sports: Baseball, football and basketballParents: Dan and Danita Jasper, of HastingsAthletic achievements: In baseball, 2024 Heritage Conference, Altoona Mirror and Indiana Gazette all-star; in football, signed to play at Clarion University, 2023 District 6 Class 1A champions and 2024 District 6 Class 2A champs, 2021 and 2024 Heritage champions, 2023 and 2024 Pennsylvania Football Writers’ all-state selection, 2024 The Tribune-Democrat defensive player of the year, 2023 The Tribune-Democrat first-team selection and Altoona Mirror, Indiana Gazette and Renda Media all-star.Coach’s quote: “Garrett’s on-the-field success starts with his efforts in practice. He takes his reps and work seriously each day.

Practicing with purpose, along with his experiences over the years at the varsity level – successes and adversities – have given him, and the team as a whole, a sense of confidence and reliability that he’s going to give his best effort and get the job done in big moments. I’m appreciative of his efforts and have enjoyed working with him over the years.”– Cambria Heights baseball coach Josh BrackenFavorite subject: AnatomyFavorite movie: “Grown Ups”Favorite book: “The Bible”Favorite food: SteakFavorite teacher (subject taught): Mrs.



Krug (all subjects in first grade)Favorite song: “Humble and Kind” by Tim McGrawFavorite app on your phone: Clash of ClansOutside interests: Fishing, hunting and liftingIf you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?: A gorilla due to its immense strength and intelligenceFavorite athletic team: Pittsburgh SteelersAthlete most admired: Former NFL defensive lineman J.J. WattMost influential person on my athletic career: My dad, DanMost impressive athlete that you have competed against: Clarion-Limestone senior Jase FergusonProudest athletic achievement: Being named to the all-state football team twice or winning back-to-back District 6 football titlesHow I got my start: I started playing baseball around the age 3 or 4 playing teeballFuture goal: Graduate college and become a physical therapist– Jake Oswalt.