Athlete of the Week: Marissa McGrane
Name: Marissa McGrane
Sport: Gymnastics
Grade: Senior
Position: Vault and Bars
The Lowdown: A starter since her freshman year, McGrane has contributed to Pascack Regional’s success for the past four years. Competing on bars and vault, McGrane has posted consistent results, helping PVRG in the team’s weaker disciplines. At the Bergen County Tournament on Oct. 19, McGrane’s vault helped Pascack secure the title. PVRG narrowly edged the Academy of Holy Angels 106.025-105.375.
Expectations for State Tournament:
What She Likes Most About Her Sport: “I love that gymnastics is a sport that not everyone can do,” McGrane said. “And I love the team aspect of it.”
Best Sport Memory:
Funniest Moment: “Probably anytime that I fall, like it hurts in the moment, but after, we can all laugh about it together,” McGrane said.
Best Thing About PV: McGrane loves Pascack Valley’s school spirit. She also appreciates that “all of our teachers are really nice and really helpful.”
Favorite Music Artists: Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande
Favorite Song: “Magic in the Hamptons”
Favorite Subject: Math
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Month: August
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite TV Show: “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette”
Favorite Pro Athlete: Shawn Johnson
Favorite Animal: Teacup Pigs
Favorite Clothing/Shoe Line: American Eagle
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate Brownie
One Superpower: Read people’s minds
What She Does In Her Free Time: Hang out with friends and listen to music
Role Models: Her parents
Future Plans: While McGrane will attend college in the fall, she does not expect to continue her gymnastics career beyond this season.
Dream Vacation Spot: Anywhere with a beach
Josh DeLuca graduated in 2019.