Name: Taylor Freeman
School: Penn Cambria
Age: 17
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Grade: Senior
Sport: Volleyball
Athlete of the week achievement: Freeman had 19 kills and 16 digs in Penn Cambria's district championship victory on Saturday, 18 kills and nine digs in the semifinals on Thursday, and 16 digs and 12 kills in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Season update: Freeman has tallied 494 kills and 322 digs this season for the 21-0 Lady Panthers.
Coach Leah Montgomery's quote: "She's just a good all-around player. She is consistent. She doesn't let much get to her. She keeps her composure and is positive for the whole match, even if she makes a mistake. She is also a very good student as she is No. 1 in her class."
Favorite teacher: Mr. McCombie
Favorite subject: Anatomy
Favorite movie: "Field of Dreams"
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite song: "Whistle" by Flo Rida
Outside interests: Softball, swimming, hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Pittsburgh Panthers
Pro athlete most admired: Misty May Treanor
Best athlete I ever played with: Jess Delic
Best athlete I ever competed against: Altoona's Adena Delozier
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents and Coach Montgomery
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning two District 6 titles
How I got my start in volleyball: I tried out for the junior high team in seventh grade
Future goal: To go to college, possibly play volleyball and enter the medical field
