Girls athlete of week: Beegle provides heart

Name: Jess Beegle

School: Everett

Age: 18

Grade: Senior

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of week achievement: Beegle scored 26 points and had eight steals in a 63-36 win over Bellwood-Antis, had 16 points in a 68-17 rout of McConnellsburg and scored 22 second-half points in a 62-52 come-from-behind win over Northern Bedford.

Season update: Beegle is leading the Sideling Hill League in scoring with 18.5 points per game, is second in 3-point field goals, in the top five in rebounding (5.9 per game) and first in steals (4.4). She is also second in assists with 3.1 per game.

Coach Keith Moyer's quote: "She gets recognition for scoring points, but many nights she's our leading rebounder and does a lot more. She's the heart and soul of our team.''

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Dodson

Favorite subject: Physics

Favorite movie: "The Dark Knight"

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite song: "Bedrock" by Lil' Wayne

Outside interests: Softball, hanging out with friends

Favorite pro team: Indianapolis Colts

Favorite college team: Duke

Pro athlete most admired: Candice Parker

Best athlete I ever played with: Andrea Layton

Best athlete I ever competed against: North Star's Chelsea Danel

Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents and coaches

Proudest athletic achievement: First-team Altoona Mirror all-star in basketball

How I got my start in basketball: My brother got me started

Future goal: To win the district championship this year