Name: Kaylee Adams
School: Philipsburg-Osceola
Age: 17
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Kaylee Adams
Grade: Senior
Sport: Track and field
Athlete of week achievement: Captured the 100-meter dash, high jump, long jump and triple jump in wins over Central and Central Mountain on Tuesday, then came back to win the same four events in a victory against Hollidaysburg on Thursday.
Season update: Adams broke her former school records this year in the long jump (17-3) and the triple jump (35-10). Her top height this season in the high jump is 5-2, while her best time in the 100 is 13.25 seconds.
Coach Doug Perry's quote: "When you add up Kaylee's accomplishments for the past four years, she's been one of the better jumpers around. She is an asset to our team because it's been real easy to fill up the lineup card when you know you have her competing for you."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Perry
Favorite subject: Algebra
Favorite movie: "Yes Man"
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite song: "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus
Outside interests: Watching movies and hanging out with friends
Favorite pro team: New York Yankees
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: My brother, Matt Adams
Best athlete I ever played with: Brad Rocco
Best athlete I ever competed against: Richland's Calsie Boyd
Most influential person on my athletic career: My brother
Proudest athletic achievement: To make it to states three years in a row
How I got my start in track and field: "My friend was on the team in junior high, and she said it was fun, and the coach was bugging me to do it anyway.''
Future goal: To place in the PSAC track meet next year
