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NIKOLAS BONNEY – SENIOR – OSWAYO VALLEY
Sports Played: Basketball
Parents Names: Jeffrey Bonney, Deann Bonney
Siblings: Older brother Jaxon Bonney, played baseball, basketball, and golf
Social Media Handles: Instagram: Nikolas.Bonney
2022-23 Highlights: Was named to the all-tournament team of the Forest Area Tournament and was best all-around for basketball at the sports banquet and have had 258 rebounds the last two seasons as a power forward. Since starting to play basketball I have played every position, so I am versatile on every offensive or defensive play depending on who is in the game with me at the time.
College Athletics plan if applicable: Undecided
Q&A
Q: How did you get involved in playing sports?
A: Have played sports ever since I was able to. My brother always was playing, and my dad was always coaching and when I wasn’t playing, I was the manager for the next level up just trying to learn everything I could.
Q: What is the most enjoyable thing you have ever had happen to you on an athletic field?
A: Going into three overtimes against Walsh High School and ended up winning 71-69. Also, in the Forest Area Tournament getting the All-Tournament Team and having a double-double in the final game 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Q: If you could go to any event (it doesn’t have to be a sporting event) in the world, what would it be and why? *
A: Courtside seats at an NBA game.
Q: What teacher has had the most impact on you in school? Why?
A: Mr. Anderson, because I really enjoyed our mechanical drawing, woods classes.
Q: Do you have any superstitions in any of the sports you play?
A: None.
Q: You have one day where you can do anything your heart desires. Cost is not a factor. What would it be?
A: I would go to the Masters, St. Andrews and Pebble Beach.
Q: If you could go back in time, where would you go and why?
A: I would go back to the 1960’s and drive some classics without all the
problems with today’s cars.
Q: Is there anything you wish we would have asked you? If so, what is the question/answer?
A: No.
