Name: Adena Delozier
School: Altoona
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Sport: Volleyball
Athlete of the week achievement: Delozier had 43 assists, 12 digs and 10 service points in a victory over Northern Cambria. She followed up with 38 assists and two service points in a win against Bishop Carroll
Season update: Delozier has 815 assists, 275 digs, 169 service points, 105 blocks, 96 kills, and 36 aces. She has set Altoona's all-time assists record with 2,876 and is the only player to be listed in the top 10 in those categories.
Coach Karen Price's quote: "Adena is an outstanding player who has worked extremely hard to establish herself as one of the best setters in the state. From the moment she stepped in our gym, she looked to improve her game any way she could and has continued to do that year in and year out. Adena has been our court leader the past few years, and her ability to run a fast-tempo offense along with her competitiveness and court savvy have been an integral part to our team's success during this time. She has had an awesome high school career and we have been truly blessed to have her on our team."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Brown
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite song: "Otis" by Kanye West
Outside interests: Skiing, hanging out with friends and speech league
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Juniata
Pro athlete most admired: Alisha Glass
Best athlete I ever played with: Altoona graduates Bailey Sinai and Stephanie Dodson
Best athlete I ever competed against: Dover's Sammy Strausbaugh
Most influential person on my athletic career: Cherie Snyder and Coach Price
Proudest athletic achievement: Beating State College in districts the last three years
How I got my start in volleyball: "I started playing in fourth grade at St. John's."
Future goal: "Have a good education and playing career at Juniata."
