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JEFF GROENEWOLD
Jeff Groenewold, a senior at St. Michael’s, is a two-time first-team All-District 5 selection and was chosen second-team All-State on last season’s Class 3A champion Horsemen. This season, Groenewold looks to lead St. Mike’s to another title after scoring 14 points, with four rebounds and two assists in a 56-41 semifinal win over Sandia Prep on Friday at the Pit.
Age: 18
Hometown: Santa Fe
What are all the prep sports you compete in: Soccer and basketball
Favorite sport: Basketball
Favorite athlete: Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant
What’s your favorite class in high school: Math
What are your plans after high school: “I’m going to attend college at Texas Tech. Most likely I’ll go into engineering.”
Is college athletics in your future: “No. But I love the sport of basketball and I will stay with it, whether it be coaching or playing just to play. I love the sport too much to give it up.”
How did you get your start playing competitive basketball: “I was about 4 or 5 when I started playing AAU, and have been playing ever since.”
Describe an unforgettable prep basketball moment: “Definitely it was winning state last year, but living in this moment will be in my memory forever. I’m ready for tomorrow.”
What are your hobbies outside of basketball: “Hanging out with my friends and go camping. I like the outdoors.”
About Jeff
Last GOOD movie you’ve seen: “Zero Dark Thirty” (2012)
What do you consider classic television: “SpongeBob SquarePants”
What’s in heavy rotation on your iPod: B.o.B. and Drake
Last book you’ve read: “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare
Best meal in northern New Mexico: “I love frito pies. My family makes them, or I get them at St. Mike’s. I just love eating frito pies.”
Up Next
Class 3A state title game between No. 2 St. Michael’s and No. 1 Hope Christian. Today at 10 a.m.
