BC can count on Yahner
Name: Kate Yahner
School: Bishop Carroll Catholic
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Yahner scored in double figures in three BC victories — 11 in a 42-27 win over Somerset, 12 in a 47-42 upset of Forest Hills in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference semifinals and 13 in a 38-24 upset win over Penn Cambria in the LHAC championship.
Season update: Yahner averages 12.6 points, 4.0 steals and 4.5 rebounds per game for the Lady Huskies.
Coach Bob Gongloff’s quote: “Kate has improved tremendously over the last three years and has become a complete player. She is an amazing leader on and off the court, and the players all look up to her. She has an excellent work ethic and a positive attitude. It is truly and honor to be her coach.”
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Beyer
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: “Mamma Mia!”
Favorite food: Shrimp Alfredo
Favorite music: Country
Outside interests: Hunting, snowboarding, hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Pitt
Pro athlete most admired: James Conner
Best athlete I ever competed against: Bellwood-Antis’ Alli Campbell
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents (Rob and Mary)
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning districts and going far in the state playoffs
How I got my start in basketball: “My mom was a basketball player and my sister played, so I got into it that way.”
Future goal: Go to UPJ for engineering and get an engineering degree
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