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Crilly studies on, off the court

Name: Sam Crilly School: Tyrone Area Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Crilly was named MVP of the Tyrone Fred B. Miller Holiday Basketball Tournament. He scored 29 points in a 77-48 win over Claysburg-Kimmel and 13 points in a 77-43 victory over Penn Cambria in the championship. He had eight 3-pointers in the two games. Season update: Crilly is averaging 20.0 points and 2.7 assists per game for the 7-0 Golden Eagles. Coach Luke Rhoades’ quote: “Sam worked really hard in the offseason to develop all aspects of his game. His hard ...

Weimert part of Tigers’ success

Name: Makenna Weimert School: Hollidaysburg Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Weimert scored a game-high 23 points for Hollidaysburg in an 88-50 win over Clearfield. She also scored 14 points in a win over Philipsburg-Osceola and 10 points in a victory over Williamsport. Season update: Hollidaysburg is 6-1, and Weimert is averaging 14.2 points per game with 6.8 rebounds and 4.5 steals per contest. Coach Deanna Jubeck’s quote: “Makenna has been a key player this season, showing incredible skill, hard work, and leadership. She ...

Metzger more than a hoop star

Name: Kasen Metzger School: Hollidaysburg Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Metzger scored 21 points in a 71-47 win over Clearfield and added a game-high 18 points in an 84-36 win over Philipsburg-Osceola. Season update: The Golden Tigers are 7-0, and Metzger is averaging 20 points, five rebounds and four assists per game. Coach Brad Lear’s quote: “Kasen has played very well for us this season. He has taken over a leadership role for us and has really blossomed in that regard. What has been so fun to watch is that he is able to ...

Scott’s dedication paying off

Name: Kyle Scott School: Tyrone Area Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Wrestling Athlete of the week achievement: Scott won by fall over three opponents, had two technical falls and won a major decision in rolling his way to the 189-pound championship at the Panther Classic. Scott also won by technical fall, 17-0, in a dual meet against Bedford earlier in the week. Season update: Scott is 9-0, has only reached the third period once and has yet to finish a full match this year. Coach Quentin Wright’s quote: “Kyle is as tough as they come. He loves the sport, and he is ...

Ruggery, BG off to 4-0 start

Name: Morgan Ruggery School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Age: 16 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Ruggery scored a team-high 21 points to help Bishop Guilfoyle remain unbeaten with a 54-50 win over Clearfield. Earlier in the week, she scored 15 points in a win over Philipsburg-Osceola and had 11 points and 10 rebounds in a 48-37 win over previously unbeaten Williamsburg. Season update: Bishop Guilfoyle is 4-0, and Ruggery is averaging 17.5 points per game for the defending PIAA Class 1A champions. Coach Kristi Kaack’s quote: “Morgan is an ...

Extra time paying off for Eyer

Name: Melana Eyer School: Altoona Area Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Eyer scored a game-high 18 points for Altoona in its 50-43 win over Mount Lebanon after scoring 16 points in the Lady Lions’ 57-41 win over North Allegheny. Season update: Altoona is off to a 2-1 start this season, and Eyer is averaging 13.3 points per game. Coach Chris Fleegle’s quote: “Melana is one of those special athletes that any program would be lucky to have. The amount of extra time Melana puts into her craft away from what is required is what separates ...