Gia Lanci
Sports Reporter
Rockford, IL
WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND RAISED: Haddon Township, NJ
WHAT COLLEGE DID YOU ATTEND AND WHAT WAS YOUR MAJOR: La Salle University- Journalism/Mass media
WHY DID YOU GET INTO THE NEWS (OR SPORTS) BUSINESS/BECOME A JOURNALIST: I've been a sports fan since before I could walk and I've always been intrigued by the stories that are told through sports.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING A JOURNALIST: Getting to watch stories unfold right in front of my eyes, and the thrill of the unpredictable nature of sports. Anything could happen in sports!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO OUTSIDE OF WORK: Take my dogs on hikes and to the dog park, hang out with my family & friends, try different foods, and bake!
TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I didn't lose my first tooth until 5th grade and lost my last tooth senior year of high school.
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY: My dad, he's my best friend who has given me support and has shown me the importance of work ethic. And gave me my love for sports, specifically Philly sports. I wouldn't be covering sports if it wasn't for him!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DRINK: Iced tea
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DINNER ENTREE: Homemade gnocchi
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DESSERT: Brownie sundae
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY AND WHY: The Superbowl! Because that's a holiday right? It's a day dedicated to football and food, it doesn't get much better than that.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON AND WHY: Fall, because the weather is just a bit chilly, and football of course!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT: That's like asking who's your favorite child...but baseball. Ask me tomorrow and it'll probably be a different answer.
NAME THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE MOVIES: The Blindside
