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Baronner being strong leader

Name: Maxwell Baronner School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Swimming Athlete of the week achievement: Baronner won the 50-yard freestyle and 100 freestyle, along with two relays, in wins over Somerset and Bellefonte. He also won the 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly, along with the 400 free relay, in a victory over Richland. He also was part of the winning 400 free relay in the Clearfield Arctic Classic. Season update: Baronner’s top times are 50 free (23.58), 100 free (54.09), 100 fly (1:04.62). Coach Emma Rubritz’s quote: “Max is one of our ...

Vent displaying winning skills

Name: Bella Vent School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Vent scored a team-high 15 points in a victory over Central, and she scored a team-high 25 points in a rout of Bellefonte. Season update: Vent is averaging 16.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game for the undefeated Lady Tigers. Coach Deanna Jubeck’s quote: “Bella has accepted a new role on our team as a scorer and defender. Her quickness and anticipation skills are outstanding. Those attributes allow her to excel on both ends of the ...

Krull part of Altoona’s success

Name: Jaiden Krull School: Altoona Area Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Krull scored 12 points in a 39-26 victory at Cumberland Valley, and she scored 19 points in a 42-37 comeback victory over Carlisle. Season update: Krull is averaging 11.8 points, eight rebounds and two steals per game for the 9-3 Lady Lions. Coach Chris Fleegle’s quote: “Jaiden is having a great start to her senior year. Her hard work and dedication both on the court and in the weight room has contributed to her success. Jaiden typically flies under the radar ...

McMonagle’s been ‘Outstanding’

Name: Andrew McMonagle School: Huntingdon Area (Williamsburg student) Age: 19 Grade: Senior Sport: Wrestling Athlete of the week achievement: McMonagle was the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Meet. He won the 189-pound title. Season update: McMonagle is 18-1. Coach Jon Mykut’s quote: “Andrew wrestled great all weekend, just like he’s done all year. I’m sure that’s a match (against Bald Eagle Area’s Caleb Close) we’ll probably see a couple more times this year, with a lot higher stakes the next couple ...

Lehner has Eagles soaring

Name: Kendall Lehner School: Tyrone Area Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Lehner was the MVP of the Reliance Bank Kiwanis Club Tournament. He scored 16 points in a 70-43 victory over Bellwood-Antis, and he had 22 points in a 77-67 win over Penn Cambria Season update: Lehner is averaging 14.8 points per game for the 6-2 Golden Eagles. He is shooting 73% from the field and 67% from the foul line while averaging 6.5 rebounds per game. Coach Luke Rhoades’ quote: “Kendall works very hard and competes every time he steps on the floor ...

Royer’s role keeps increasing

Name: LeeAnna Royer School: Williamsburg Age: 16 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Royer was the MVP of the Lady Pirates Holiday Tournament. In wins over Glendale and Mifflin County, she had 35 points, eight assists, five steals and 10 rebounds. Season update: Royer is averaging 17.6 points per game for the 8-1 Lady Pirates. She also averages 3.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 4.8 steals. Coach Amy Hileman’s quote: “LeeAnna has really stepped for us and expanded her role on the team for only being a sophomore. She is a dominant player on ...