Lund sparks Cinderella run
Name: Pam Lund
School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
Age: 15
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Volleyball
Athlete of the week achievement: Lund delivered 17 kills and 11 service points in a 3-2 win over top-seeded Northern Cambria in the District 6 Class 1A quarterfinals, had 15 kills and 14 points in a 3-2 win over No. 4 Conemaugh Valley in the semifinals and added 16 kills, 10 points, five blocks and seven digs in a 3-0 win over Bishop Carroll in the championship match.
Season update: Lund leads BG in service points with 275 points and has 188 kills and 65 blocks.
Coach Bob Kasun’s quote: “Pam’s serving, spiking and blocking were keys for this incredible playoff run to a District 6 championship. Pam and our team kept believing and kept improving. Pam really raised her game to a new level in the D6 playoffs.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Hrbal
Favorite subject: Psychology
Favorite movie: “The Notebook”
Favorite food: Chinese food
Favorite song: “H.O.L.Y” by Florida Georgia Line
Outside interests: Watching sports, being with my family
Favorite professional team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Haleigh Washington
Best athlete I ever competed against: Penn Cambria’s Stefanie Madonna
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents and coaches
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the D6 championship
How I got my start in volleyball: “My mom made me go to my school’s first open gym in fifth grade.”
Future goal: “I want to continue to play volleyball throughout college and then get my degree, get a good job and have a family.”
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