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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

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