Name: Morgan Griffith
School: Hollidaysburg
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Griffith scored 27 points in the first round of the Golden Tiger Roundball Classic in a victory over Tyrone. She followed that performance with 16 points against Millbrook in the tournament championship game.
Season update: Griffith is averaging 14 points and 10.2 rebounds in Hollidaysburg's 5-2 start.
Coach Deanna Jubeck's quote: "She had a good week of pratice and it carried over to the games in the tournament. She controlled the boards and put up points on the board. She has started off well.''
Favorite teacher: Miss Jubeck
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: "Bridesmaids''
Favorite food: Hot wings
Favorite song: "Listen to Your Heart'' by Drew Ryniewicz
Outside interests: Hanging out with teammates
Favorite professional team: Miami Heat
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Candace Parker
Best athlete I ever played with: Hannah Gildea
Best athlete I ever competed against: Bishop Guilfoyle's Halee Adams
Most influential person on my athletic career: "My mom or my coach, Deanna Jubeck.''
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 Class AAA championship as a sophomore
How I got my start in basketball: "My older sister played. I just kind of played because she did, but then I started to really like it.''
Future goal: "To do as much for my team to get us as far into states as we can go.''
