Name: Katy Leamer
School: Bellwood-Antis
Age: 16
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Grade: 11
Sport: Volleyball
Athlete of the week achievement: Leamer had 12 service points and six kills in a win over Tyrone. She followed up that performance with 21 service points, eight kills and four blocks against Moshannon Valley.
Season update: Leamer has 33 service points, 14 kills and four blocks this season.
Coach Annette Wilkin's quote: "She always comes up strong. She is a natural leader, she wants to play and keeps the team cohesive. She is just a great player and probably one of those players that coaches wish they could have on their team. Her skills in other sports help her on our court."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Claar
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Dumb and Dumber"
Favorite food: Macaroni and cheese
Favorite song: "Ours" by Taylor Swift
Outside interests: Basketball, track, hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: New England Patriots
Favorite college team: Pittsburgh
Pro athlete most admired: LeBron James
Best athlete I ever played with: Kelly Leamer
Best athletes I ever competed against: 2009 West Branch volleyball team
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Getting named to the ICC all-star team in basketball, volleyball and track and field
How I got my start in volleyball: "In fifth grade, we had a recreation team, and we all went out and played, and it was something fun to do."
Future goal: Go to college, become a registered nutritionist and play basketball
