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Lady Pirates enjoying Gorsuch

Name: Levada Gorsuch School: Williamsburg Age: 15 Grade: Freshman Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Gorsuch had 14 points and six rebounds for Williamsburg in a quarterfinal win over Elk County Catholic and then scored 10 of her 13 points in the second half of the Lady Pirates’ 54-53 win over Berlin Brothersvalley in the PIAA semifinals. She also added seven rebounds and had the go-ahead three-point play with 4:19 to play. Season update: Gorsuch is averaging 14.4 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. Coach Amy Hileman’s quote: “As a freshman starter, ...

Duey big part of Tigers’ success

Name: Tyler Duey School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Hockey Athlete of the week achievement: Duey had 21 saves in Hollidaysburg’s 3-0 Laurel Mountain Hockey League semifinal victory over Richland. Season update: The Golden Tigers are 19-0 and will play State College for the LMHL championship on Tuesday. Coach Cory Reed’s quote: “Tyler has been the backbone for us all season. With a 96 percent save percentage, 0.78 goals against average and eight shutouts on the year, he has been the supporting cast to our success this year. He shows up giving 110 ...

Hudak’s IQ benefits Mustangs

Name: Ashlyn Hudak School: Portage Area Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Hudak scored a game- and career-high 22 points and a career-high five steals to lead Portage to a 53-41 win over Aliquippa in the first round of the PIAA Class 2A playoffs. Season update: Hudak is averaging 8.3 points per game and leads the Lady Mustangs in 3-pointers this season with 56. Coach Lance Hudak’s quote: “Ash has been a threat from the perimeter since her freshman season. She is one of the top 3-point shooters in the state and has hit some big-time ...

Ritchey clutch for Claysburg

Name: Elias Ritchey School: Claysburg-Kimmel Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Ritchey scored the game-winning basket with just seconds left in Claysburg-Kimmel’s 63-62 win over District 4 champion Muncy in the first round of the PIAA Class 2A basketball tournament on Saturday. Ritchey finished the game with 11 points, 10 assists, five rebounds and four steals. It was the first-ever state playoff win for the Bulldogs. Season update: Claysburg-Kimmel has a record 16 wins this season and will play Holy Cross in the second round on ...

Ruggery plays like a veteran

Name: Morgan Ruggery School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Age: 15 Grade: Freshman Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Ruggery scored 20 points, including two free throws in the final seconds, to seal BG’s 46-42 win over Williamsburg in the District 6 Class 1A championship game while also playing tough defense on Lady Pirates senior Ayla Hileman. Season update: Ruggery is averaging 12.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.4 steals per game. She’s also shooting 35.9 percent from 3-point range. Coach Kristi Kaack’s quote: “Morgan is playing beyond her ...

Casses is BC’s young leader

Name: Jace Casses School: Bishop Carroll Catholic Age: 16 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Casses scored a game-high 27 points to help Bishop Carroll defeat Williamsburg in the District 6 Class 1A championship game. Season update: Casses is averaging 22.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3.1 steals per game. Coach Cosie Aliquo’s quote: “Jace works hard and competes every time he steps on the court. He has really improved since his freshman year. He is a huge reason why we were able to win another D6 championship. Being just a ...