Name: Zach Vigneault
School: Central Cambria
Age: 17
Grade: 12
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Vigneault scored 42 points in the Red Devils overtime win over Penn Cambria in the Ron Davidson Tournament championship. On Friday, he scored 34 in a win over Conemaugh Township. Vigneault was also named the MVP of the tournament.
Season update: Vigenault is averaging 38 points per game, and Central Cambria is 2-0 on the season.
Coach Steve Traino's quote: "Zach is a complete player. He shoots the ball well, good defender, rebounds the ball well for a guard. He has gotten that way by working his tail off."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Miller
Favorite subject: Geography
Favorite movie: "Dumb and Dumber"
Favorite food: Crab legs
Favorite song: "Unforgettable" by Drake
Outside interests: Golfing and tennis
Favorite professional team: New York Yankees
Favorite college team: Duke
Pro athlete most admired: Derek Jeter
Best athlete I ever played with: Forest Hills' Luke Gallaher
Best athlete I ever competed against: Penn State's Taran Buie
Most influential people on my athletic career: His grandfathers - Wayne Takacs and Ron Davidson - Abe Badmus, and John Swogger
Proudest athletic achievement: Earning MVP of the Ron Davidson Tournament
How I got my start in basketball: "My stepfather got me involved in second grade.''
Future goal: To play basketball at the next level and to major in finance in college
