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Marshall a student of the game

Name: Nick Marshall School: Penn Cambria Age: 15 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Marshall scored his second goal of the game in the second overtime of Penn Cambria’s 4-3 win over Philipsburg-Osceola in the District 6 Class 2A title game. Marshall scored a goal for the Panthers in a 2-1 semifinal win over Penns Valley. Season update: Penn Cambria (12-8-1) plays tonight at Hollidaysburg in the PIAA first round playoffs. Coach Nick Wanyo’s quote: “Nick Marshall is just an all-around hard worker, a great teammate, a fantastic worker and a ...

Berkhimer goes at it full throttle

Name: Lanee Berkhimer School: Central Age: 16 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Cross country Athlete of the week achievement: Berkhimer won the District 6 Class 1A individual cross country championship with a time of 19:45.6. Season update: Berkhimer will compete in Hershey at the PIAA championships on Saturday. Coach Lacey Ceschini’s quote: “She came into the season absolutely ready for district competition right out of the gate. Her and her father (Matt) work really hard. They have an exercise routine that’s beyond anything I could ever prescribe for her. So, she comes in ...

Kuntz always comes prepared

Name: Dom Kuntz School: Central Cambria Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Cross country Athlete of the week achievement: Kuntz finished as the individual runner-up with a time of 17:12.2 and led Central Cambria to a District 6 1A team championship. Season update: Kuntz and his teammates will defend their PIAA championship Saturday in Hershey. Coach Randy Wilson’s quote: “Dom has been working his tail off all season, and it all came together on Saturday. He’s hammered all our hill workouts, so we knew he’d crush the finish and boy did he.” Favorite teacher: Mr. ...

Stoehr’s leadership stands out

Name: Chloe Stoehr School: Hollidaysburg Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Stoehr scored the only goal as Hollidaysburg defeated Bedford, 1-0, in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championship game. Stoehr also scored a goal in a 5-0 win against Huntingdon earlier in the week as the Lady Tigers enjoyed a 3-0 week. Season update: Hollidaysburg is 15-4 and will play Bellefonte in the District 6 Class 3A championship at Bald Eagle Area on Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. Stoehr has 15 goals and 17 assists on the year. Coach Tristan delGiudice’s ...

Walk turns up big when needed

Name: Ashton Walk School: Tyrone Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Walk went 10-for-17 through the air for a Tyrone record 360 yards and four touchdown passes in the Golden Eagles’ 35-7 win over Penns Valley. He also had one carry for 15 yards. Season update: Walk is 92-for-164 for 1,762 yards and 17 touchdowns for Tyrone and has also rushed for three touchdowns. The Golden Eagles have won five games in a row. Coach John Franco’s quote: “I thought he did an outstanding job on Friday. He will probably credit his offensive lineman ...

Ferris more than a tennis star

Name: Megan Ferris School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Tennis Athlete of the week achievement: Ferris was a straight set winner in her match against Altoona in the District 6 Class 3A team semifinals, won 6-0, 6-0 in her District 6 final match against State College and won in straight sets again against Bedford to help the Lady Tigers win the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference team championship. Season update: Ferris and Hollidaysburg will continue their season in the PIAA team tournament beginning Tuesday, Oct. 24. The Lady Tigers are 20-0. Coach ...