Class 3A Feature Athlete (April 17)

Name: Coulton Gaitens
High School: Bishop Canevin
Grade: 12
Position: Middle Hitter

Background Info: Gaitens is a two-year starter for the Crusaders volleyball team. Last year, he was selected to the second team of the Section 3 All-Star Team. He’s also a three-year starter for the Bishop Canevin soccer team and represented the Crusaders on Carlynton’s co-op swim team as a four-time WPIAL Championships qualifier. He’s been in the marching band for four seasons and three musicals and stage crew once. He’s in Bishop Canevin’s International Club, Student Ambassador Club, Science Club, Junior Achievement and Model United Nations.

Quotes from Bishop Canevin coach Peter Barakat: "Coulton came to the game late, joining the team in his junior year, but has adapted quickly and his game continues to grow. He leads the team in blocks, has around 50 kills and has a strong serve that creates offense for us. His continued improvement and competitive spirit can be crucial in our hopes of making a strong run in the second half of the season and postseason as well."