Name: Joe Dziabo
School: Penn Cambria
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of week achievement: Dziabo hit a pair of 3-pointer buzzer-beaters in last week's District 6 Class AA playoffs. The first beat Bellwood-Antis, 54-51, as part of his 30-point night. The second forced OT against Central Cambria. He finished with 29 points in the Panthers' 54-52 upset win.
Season update: Dziabo is averaging 20.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game for the 12-11 Panthers.
Coach Jim Ronan's quote: "Ever since the Bishop Guilfoyle game where we needed to win out to get into the playoffs, he has been in a zone. He's focused and doesn't think anyone can stop him. That's what you need right now. He's been a leader on both sides of the ball for us. The two shots he made at the buzzer this past week, I've never seen anything like it. It was unbelievable''
Favorite teacher: Mr. Klayko
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "2012"
Favorite food: Steak and mashed potatoes
Favorite song: "Down" by Jay Sean
Outside interests: Hanging out with friends, golf
Favorite pro team: Tennessee Titans
Favorite college team: Kentucky basketball
Pro athlete most admired: Kobe Bryant
Best athlete I ever played with: Willie McMahon
Best athlete I ever competed against: Bishop?Carroll's Luke Paronish
Most influential person on my athletic career: My brother, Quintin
Proudest athletic achievement: Scoring 1,000 career points
How I got my start in basketball: From watching my brother in grade school
Future goal: To attend college and score 1,000 career points there
