Name: Alyssa Luther
School: Bishop Guilfoyle
Age: 17
Grade: 12
Sport: Volleyball
Athlete of the week achievement: Luther had 12 service points, 13 digs and 37 assists in the District 6 Class A quarterfinals win over Conemaugh Valley. She also had 12 service points, 43 assists and 10 digs in a victory over Bishop Carroll in the semifinals. She followed that performance with 11 service points, 37 assists and 11 digs in a championship win over West Branch
Season update: Luther has recorded 1,227 career assists.
Coach Bob Kasun's quote: "Alyssa is the catalyst who makes our team go. She's a hard worker and a great leader on our team. The success of this year's team has mirrored the development of Alyssa's setting. She's only been setting for two years, but runs our team like she's been setting all of her life."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Sutton
Favorite subject: Religion
Favorite movie: "Miss Congeniality" and anything with Adam Sandler
Favorite food: Any thing from Mama Randazzo's
Favorite song: "I'm Still Here" by Johnny Rzeznik
Outside interests: Being with friends and family
Favorite professional team: No preference
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: No preference
Best athlete I ever played with: The 2011 Bishop Guilfoyle girls volleyball team
Best athlete I ever competed against: Bishop Carroll's Dani Link
Most influential person on my athletic career: Coach Bob Kasun and Tina Welteroth
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 championship
How I got my start in volleyball: Going out for the sport with Jess Welteroth in sixth grade
Future goal: To attend college and travel abroad
