McConnell a strong leader for NB
Name: Sadie McConnell
School: Northern Bedford
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Soccer
Athlete of the week achievement: McConnell scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory over McConnellsburg in Northern Bedford’s regular-season finale. She also scored the winning goal and assisted on another in a 3-2 win over North Star in the District 5 Class 1A quarterfinals.
Season update: McConnell has 40 goals for the 13-7 Lady Panthers.
Coach Bridget Bechtel’s quote: “She pulled a couple out for us last week. She is really agile — her mobility is phenomenal. She’s a team leader and captain who is really quick.”
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Hagenbuch
Favorite subject: Practical applications
Favorite movie: “Safe Haven”
Favorite food: Fettuccine Alfredo
Favorite song: “Ride” by Twenty One Pilots
Outside interests: Hiking, spending time with family
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Carli Lloyd
Best athlete I ever competed against: Everett’s Kristin Mills
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Getting selected as 2015 first-team MVP in the Bedford Gazette, along with Altoona Mirror all-star
How I got my start in soccer: AYSO and PA West travel team
Future goal: Pursue a job in the medical field