Name: Olivia McCabe
School: Portage
Age: 16
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Grade: Junior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: McCabe scored 11 points, grabbed 19 rebounds and had five blocks in a win over Conemaugh Township. She also scored 17 points, had 15 boards and six steals in a win over Blacklick Valley.
Season update: McCabe averages a double-double with 15.8 points and 11.0 rebounds per game. The Lady Mustangs are 6-0.
Coach Lance Hudak's quote: "Liv means so much to us offensively and defensively. She's such a factor on both ends of court. Her athleticism is off the charts. She the epitome of a team player and makes everyone around her better."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Panick
Favorite subject: History
Favorite movie: "Dark Knight Rises"
Favorite food: Shrimp
Favorite song: "Diamond" by Rihanna
Outside interests: Friends, family, track, volleyball, softball
Favorite professional team: Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite college team: Pitt Panthers
Pro athlete most admired: Kobe Bryant
Best athlete I ever played with: Macy Hollenshead
Best athlete I ever competed against: Homer-Center's Katlyn Skinner
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents and coaches
Proudest athletic achievement: Competing in the playoffs the last two years
How I got my start in basketball: Playing for Coach Lance Hudak and Coach Randy Hatch
Future goal: To play college basketball
