Name: Olivia Stever
School: Tyrone
Age: 16
Grade: 11
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Stever scored 17 points and hit the game-winning free throws and had 11 rebounds over Williamsburg on Saturday. Earlier in the week, she scored 12 points in a win over Juniata and had 16 and 11 rebounds over Indian Valley.
Season update: Stever has scored 172 points and is averaging 12.9 points and eight rebounds per game. The Lady Eagles are 7-8 this season.
Coach Luke Rhoades' quote: "Without any seniors, Olivia is asked to step up not only on the floor but as a leader in the locker room. She has an intensity that I love to have from my players. She plays with a lot of heart and a lot of pride."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Feather
Favorite subject: Art
Favorite movie: "Dinner for Shmucks"
Favorite food: Lasagna
Favorite song: "Eleanor Rigby" by The Beatles
Outside interests: Golf, track and hanging out with my friends
Favorite professional team: Miami Heat
Favorite college team: Duke
Pro athlete most admired: LeBron James
Best athlete I ever played with: Tyrone graduate Rachel Emigh
Best athlete I ever competed against: Hollidaysburg's Elle Collins
Most influential people on my athletic career: "My dad and mom, Dick and Kim, and my coaches."
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the Allegheny Division of the Mountain League last year.
How I got my start in basketball: "I started playing at the YMCA in first grade."
Future goal: To be happy and successful
