Name: Mackenzie Walter
School: Hollidaysburg
Age: 17
Grade: 12th
Sport: Soccer
Athlete of the week achievement: Scored three goals and had two assists for Hollidaysburg in the Indiana Invitational.
Season update: Hollidaysburg is 1-1 and took second at the Indiana Invitational.
Coach Dave Soellner's quote: "She has a lot to bring to the table with speed and skills. She is showing great leadership with the younger players. It is a long season, so I'm hoping she continues to improve as the season goes on. She is a very hard worker and is coachable."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Clever
Favorite subject: Science
Favorite movie: "Superbad"
Favorite food: Anything my grandma makes
Favorite song: "Take Me As I Am" by FM Static
Outside interests: Play softball, hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite college team: Notre Dame
Pro athlete most admired: Lionel Messi
Best athlete I ever played with: Hollidaysburg's Taylor Vladic
Best athlete I ever competed against: State College's Maegan Morooney
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Mark
Proudest athletic achievement: Getting a soccer scholarship to St. Francis
How I got my start in soccer: Played in AYSO since I was 5 years old
Future goal: To win at districts this season
