December 12, 2024
Eustis High School Senior Timothy Key’s Dual Success in Sports And Academics
By Kyle Coppola
Eustis High School Senior Timothy Key’s Dual Success in Sports And Academics
EUSTIS, Fla. — Timothy Key, a senior at Eustis High School, is proving that excellence knows no bounds. Balancing a stellar academic record with his athletic achievements, Key boasts a 4.3 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society.
On the court, the 6’3″ forward is building on an impressive junior season that saw him rack up 392 points and 168 rebounds. This year, he has continued his dominant form, already scoring close to 100 points and securing over 20 rebounds just a few games into the season.
(Timothy Key playing against Leesburg High last year. Photo Credit – JOE OTT PHOTOGRAPY)
Key’s basketball journey began at Mount Dora High School, where he played as a freshman and sophomore before transferring to Eustis. The move has paid dividends, as his leadership and work ethic have become cornerstones of the Panthers’ success.
“Timothy is the kind of player every coach dreams of,” said Eustis head coach Wesley Green. “He’s not only a force on the court but a role model off it. His intelligence and dedication make him a true leader for our team.”
“I have always made sure my academics get done before anything else. I try and show that you can be equally committed to academics as athletics and hope that inspires others.” says Timothy.
(Timothy Key is never one to shy away from contact on the floor. He’s a joy to watch on the floor. Photo Credit – JOE OTT PHOTOGRAPY)
With his sights set on another standout season, Key’s blend of academic and athletic prowess makes him one of Lake County’s most inspiring student-athletes. Whether it’s in the classroom or on the hardwood, he’s determined to make his senior year one to remember. Keep up the great work Timothy!
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
