Kearsarge’s Tom Johnson (23) takes a shot during a boys semifinal basketball game at the Capital Area Holiday Tournament at NHTI in Concord on Dec. 28, 2016. (ELIZABETH FRANTZ / Monitor staff)
Kearsarge’s Tom Johnson (23) takes a shot during a boys semifinal basketball game at the Capital Area Holiday Tournament at NHTI in Concord on Dec. 28, 2016. (ELIZABETH FRANTZ / Monitor staff)

What was the highlight of your season? The highlight of the season was winning the school’s first ever boys basketball state championship.

Who was the unsung hero of your team? The unsung hero this year was Kyle Hernon. He did many great things that really helped us be successful.

What was the biggest surprise of the season? The biggest surprise this year was starting the season 1-2, then winning 19 straight games.

If you could improve high school basketball in New Hampshire, what would you do? To improve high school basketball in New Hampshire I would introduce shot clocks.

Do you have any sports superstitions? If so, what are they? Having to wear my white colored socks every home game, and blue colored socks at every away game.

What’s your favorite pre-game meal? PB&J, without a doubt.

What was the last gift you gave someone? The last gift I gave someone was a signed basketball to my mom’s co-workers son.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently? The funniest thing that has happened to me recently was at my lunch with Tayler Mattos when our friend had food all over his face and he didn’t notice.

If you could have dinner with any three people, who would it be? And what would you serve? If I could have dinner with any three people it would be my dad, grandfather, and great grandfather. (All named Tom) and I would serve lasagna.

If you got a $1 million to start a company, what would you do? I would make my own brand and sell basketball shoes. Also, I would start an AAU program.

If you had to go on a talent show, what would you do? If I had to go on a talent show my talent would be to tell jokes or dunk on a mini basketball hoop.

What inspires you? What inspires me is that I can always improve my game and get better. If I’m not getting better everyday, then it’s really hard to achieve my goals.