Name: Jess Beegle
School: Everett
Age: 18
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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
