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Kirsch big part of CH success

Name: Sienna Kirsch School: Cambria Heights Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Kirsch scored 17 points in a 60-54 overtime win over Homer-Center, 10 points in a setback to United, 29 points in a 60-30 win over Conemaugh Valley and 20 points in a 42-33 win over Conemaugh Township. Season update: Kirsch is averaging 21.3 points per game, 8.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 4.6 steals while shooting 50% from the field. Heights is 10-9. Coach Isaac Vescovi’s quote: “Sienna is a true two-way player. She consistently powers our offense while ...

Eagles’ Crilly delivers big shots

Name: Sam Crilly School: Tyrone Area Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Crilly scored 20 points in a 67-60 win over Penns Valley, had 21 points in a 65-64 upset of Johnstown and 19 points in a 69-52 win over Bishop McCort. Season update: Crilly averages 15.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game and shoots 88% from the free throw line. Tyrone is 13-6. Coach Luke Rhoades’ quote: “Sam works hard and competes every time he steps on the floor. Over the past two weeks, he has really stepped up and has hit a big shot when we ...

Weimert’s court presence noticed

Name: Makenna Weimert School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 15 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Weimert delivered 20 points in a 59-22 win over Tyrone, 12 points in a 53-46 victory over Central Cambria and 17 points in a 47-36 win over Huntingdon. Season update: Weimert averages 10.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game for the unbeaten Lady Tigers. Coach Deanna Jubeck’s quote: “Makenna is an all-around game changer who provides a ton of energy to our team. She is a versatile player who can score in a variety of ways. She plays hard ...

Scott working towards PIAA gold

Name: Kyle Scott School: Tyrone Area Age: 15 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Wrestling Athlete of the week achievement: Scott won the 172-pound championship in the Ultimate Warrior Tournament at West Branch High School on Saturday. He went 5-0 in the tourney and shut out his first three opponents. Season update: Scott is 32-3 this season. Coach Quentin Wright’s quote: “Kyle has been a solid wrestler all season and this win is a result of the hard work, dedication and determination to be the best. This is an important marker in Kyle’s career as he continues to work toward a ...

Haigh competing at high level

Name: Jude Haigh School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Haigh led the way with 17 points, including 11 in the pivotal third quarter, to lead BG over Hollidaysburg, 64-41, at the Jaffa Shrine. Season update: Haigh is averaging 18 points, four rebounds and three assists per game for the 10-2 Marauders. Coach Ryan Lestochi’s quote: “Jude is a straight-up competitor. He’s ready for any challenge, and no one out-works the kid. He’s a basketball junkie and is eager to learn. He’s had a successful career ...

Hileman overcoming injury

Name: Ayla Hileman School: Williamsburg Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Hileman scored 19 points in Williamsburg’s come-from-behind 46-42 victory over Berlin Brothersvalley, a state semifinalist from a year ago. She also scored 27 points in a win over Curwensville. Season update: In five games, Hileman is averaging 19.2 points, three assists, three steals and three rebounds per game. She’s also shooting 45 percent on 3-pointers. Coach Amy Hileman’s quote: “Ayla is one of the hardest working players I have coached. She has helped ...