Name: SaraBeth Williams
School: Hollidaysburg
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Track and field
Athlete of week achievement: Williams won the long jump, triple jump, 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles in two meets last week, both Hollidaysburg victories over Bellwood-Antis and Philipsburg-Osceola. She also took third place in the 100 hurdles, high jump and long lump, while finishing fourth in the triple jump at the West Perry Invitational.
Season update: Person bests this season for Williams include: 16.3 in the 100 hurdles, 50.0 in the 300 hurdles, 31-2 in triple jump and 15-10 in long jump - none of which are personal records.
Coach Don Tantius's quote: "She's consistently been my outstanding performer. This week, she did very well. She exceeded our expectations. She excells at a very high level in each of those events. She'll be hard to replace next year."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Bussalini
Favorite subject: Biology
Favorite movie: "Finding Nemo"
Favorite food: Chocolate
Favorite song: No preference
Outside interests: Being with friends, snowboarding, dance
Favorite pro team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: LaToya James
Best athlete I ever played with: Kendra Jones
Best athlete I ever competed against: Altoona's Chelsea McClellan
Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom and my coach
Proudest athletic achievement: "Last year at districts, I got awarded the outstanding athletic performance and broke the school record in the long jump.''
How I got my start in track and field: My dad
Future goal: "I just want to do really well in nursing."
