Name: Stephanie Basile
School: Penn Cambria
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Volleyball
Athlete of the week achievement: Basile had 16 kills, 10 digs and nine service points in a win over Hollidaysburg, 15 kills in a win over Forest Hills and 10 kills and eight digs in a win over Johnstown as the Lady Panthers had an undefeated week.
Season update: Penn Cambria lost its first contest to Altoona Monday and is 9-1.
Coach Leah Montgomery's quote: "She is a great assest to our team. She loves volleyball and is an all-around student-athlete. She is one of our leaders but she's always willing to listen."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Newfield and Mr. Whited
Favorite subject: Biology
Favorite movie: "The Proposal"
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "Fast Cars and Freedom" by Rascal Flatts
Outside interests: Softball, hanging out with friends and listening to music
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Misty May-Treanor
Best athlete I ever played with: Windber's Corrine Gahagen
Best athlete I ever competed against: Bald Eagle Area's Dani Reese
Most influential person on my athletic career: My brother, Joe Skura
Proudest athletic achievement: Getting 1000 kills in her junior season
How I got my start in volleyball: Watching my sister play
Future goal: Attend Juniata and major in biology
