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Smith’s dedication paying off

Name: Addison Smith School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 15 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Swimming Athlete of the week achievement: Won the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championship in the 200-yard freestyle in 2:04.91, the 400 freestyle relay in 3:59.6 and also was part of the winning team in a special mixed bonus relay, the 400 relay X 100 IM in 4:14.35. Earlier in the week, she won all four of her events (200 freestyle, 100 butterfly, 200 free relay, 400 free relay) in a win over Clearfield. Season update: Smith’s best times are as follows, 200 freestyle, 2:02.62; 500 ...

Shanafelt’s presence is felt

Name: Andrew Shanafelt School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Swimming Athlete of the week achievement: Shanafelt won the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championship in the 200-yard freestyle in 1:55.1 and the 500 freestyle in 5:21.36 and also was part of the winning team in a special mixed bonus relay, the 400 relay X 100 IM in 4:14.35. Earlier in the week, he won the 200 freestyle, 100 butterfly and 200 relay for Hollidaysburg in a meet against Clearfield. Season update: Shanafelt had his best times this season in both the 200- and 500-yard freestyle ...

Youngster putting in the work

Name: Brionna Hudson School: Altoona Area Age: 15 Grade: Freshman Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Hudson scored a team-high 15 points and had 10 rebounds for Altoona in its 59-58 win over Central Dauphin and then nearly had a triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and eight steals in a 74-29 win over Harrisburg. Season update: Hudson is averaging 12 points, 8.5 rebounds and three steals per game. Coach Chris Fleegle’s quote: “Brionna is off to a great start as a Lady Lion. She is poised as a player well beyond her age. Brionna is not only gifted ...

High praise for Guilfoyle senior

Name: Nick Foor School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Foor scored a team-high 17 points and hit the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer in BG’s 66-63 win over Trinity. He also scored 11 points in a 63-51 win over Tyrone and 10 points in a 78-58 win over Central Cambria. Season update: Foor is averaging 13 points per game and has made 30 3-pointers this season. Coach Ryan Lestochi’’s quote: “I’m not sure there is enough space in the paper for all I could say about Nick. Nick is a great kid and ...

Ranalli a ‘team-first’ player

Name: Anastasia Ranalli School: Williamsburg Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Ranalli hit the game-tying 3-pointer with 5 seconds left in regulation, scored four of Williamsburg’s eight points in overtime and finished with 20 points in a 65-60 win over 7-3 Southern Huntingdon. Season update: Ranalli averages 10.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 1.6 assists for the Lady Pirates. Coach Angela Detwiler’s quote: “Anastasia is what every coach is looking for in a student-athlete. She is dedicated to both her academics at ...

Woomer works hard for Tyrone

Name: Alayna Woomer School: Tyrone Area Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Woomer was named MVP of the Tyrone Fred B. Miller Holiday Basketball Tournament. She scored 16 points in a 50-38 victory over Bellwood-Antis and had 17 points in the 56-50 win over Penn Cambria in the championship. Season update: Woomer is averaging 13.1 points and 6.0 rebounds per game for the 5-3 Lady Eagles. Coach Mike Whitling’s quote: “Laney has had a great start to the season. She is a remarkable leader and finds ways to make her teammates better. She ...