The
athlete: Michael joins the Lion program this season…attended Moorpark
College after high school…played one season for Coach Remy McCarthy in
the Western State Conference…averaged 11.5 points and 3.5 assists per
game…attended College of the Canyons in 2004-05 but did not
play…graduated from Hart High School in 2003…played for Coach Tom Kelly
at HHS…two-time First-Team All-League selection…named HHS’s Best
Offensive Player…MVP of Valley All-Star game…made Daily News All-Area
Team…helped HHS earn two league championships…has played basketball for
eight years…right-handed guard…will be competing for time at the guard
position…hard worker with good fundamental skills…solid addition to the
team.
The person: Michael Paul Gentry was born in Verdugo Hills,
California on September 4, 1984…parents are Mark and Paula Gentry…has
two sisters…is an English major at Vanguard…sports hero is Paul
Gasol…favorite movie is "Anchorman"…watches "That 70’s Show" on
television…loves the color green and the number four…roots for team
Italia…enjoys spending time at the beach and making pottery…would like
to meet William Blake…likes the team chemistry on the VU Lion team…has
learned that it’s not where you end up in life, but who you meet along
the way that’s important…competing in athletics has taught him about
commitment, determination, and perseverance…wants to become an Attorney
or a Creative Director for an Advertising Agency.
His thoughts: Michael likes the Christian environment and the people at Vanguard.
