Name: Alyssa McGhee
School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
Age: 15
Grade: Freshman
Sport: Soccer
Athlete of the week achievement: McGhee scored seven goals in a 9-3 win over Penn Cambria, five goals in an 8-2 victory against Johnstown, and scored the Lady Marauders' only goal in a 2-1 loss to District 6 power Bishop McCort.
Season update: In five games, McGhee has scored 20 goals and has two assists for the 3-2 Lady Marauders.
Coach Harry McGhee quote: "Alyssa has great field awareness and knowledge of the game. Her speed, skill set and tactical game are advanced for this level."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Lightner
Favorite subject: Science
Favorite movie: "Bridesmaids"
Favorite food: Chicken
Favorite song: Anything by Adele
Outside interests: Playing basketball
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Abby Wambach
Best athlete I ever played with: Haley Crawford
Best athlete I ever competed against: Ellen Crook
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the athlete of the week as a freshmen.
How I got my start in soccer: I started playing AYSO when I was 4.
Future goal: Go to college and play soccer.
