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NBC’s Johnson returns stronger

Name: Adam Johnson School: Northern Bedford County Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Johnson rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries, and he also intercepted a pass in the end zone with 5:21 left in the game to seal a 24-16 win over previously-unbeaten Berlin Brothersvalley. Season update: Johnson has 33 carries for 226 yards and four touchdowns this season after missing time with a first-week injury. Coach Garry Black’s quote: “Adam is one of the hardest working athletes I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with. He ...

DeGol keeps getting better

Name: Hailey DeGol School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Age: 15 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: DeGol scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Cambria Heights. Earlier in the week, she scored a goal in a 2-0 win over Bald Eagle Area and had two goals and an assist for the Lady Marauders in a 4-1 triumph over Philipsburg-Osceola. Season update: DeGol has eight goals and five assists for BG, which is now 8-0. Coach Joe DeLeo’s quote: “We knew from the beginning she was extremely talented with both her foot skills and speed. Last ...

Muthler passing all his tests

Name: Eli Muthler School: Central Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Muthler was 14-for-23 with 319 yards and four touchdowns passing in Central’s victory over Bellwood-Antis, and he went 16-for-28 and threw for 222 yards, three touchdowns and ran six times for 40 yards and a touchdown in the Scarlet Dragons’ win over Tyrone that had been moved to Monday. Season update: Muthler is 54-for-88 and has thrown for 1,021 yards and 13 touchdowns for Central, which is now 4-0. Coach Dave Baker’s quote: “He had two really great games. ...

Female Athlete of the Week: Clapper lauded for her efforts

Name: Emily Clapper School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Volleyball Athlete of the week achievement: Clapper was named to the all-tournament team while helping Hollidaysburg win the Moon Area tournament. The Lady Tigers topped WPIAL teams Chartiers Valley, Knoch and Neshannock. Clapper also had nine service points for Hollidaysburg in a victory over Bishop Guilfoyle earlier in the week. Season update: Hollidaysburg is 3-1 with its only loss to District 6 and PIAA power Philipsburg-Osceola in four sets. Coach Dean Grenfell’s quote: “Emily has proven to ...

Male Athlete of the Week: Mosley giving Altoona a spark

Name: Bron Mosley School: Altoona Area Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Mosley carried the ball 15 times for 166 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead Altoona to a 35-0 win over previously unbeaten Mifflin County. Season update: Altoona improved to 2-1, and Mosley has now rushed for 410 yards on 44 carries and scored six touchdowns on the ground through three games. Coach Vince Nedimyer Jr.’s quote: “He’s probably one of the hardest workers that we have. It’s just a product of the work that he’s put in. He’s probably one ...

Female Athlete of the Week: Marasco enjoys strong debut

Name: Emma Marasco School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Age: 14 Grade: Freshman Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Marasco scored both Lady Marauder goals in a 2-1 victory over Clearfield. She also had a goal and an assist in a 6-1 win over Central. Season update: Marasco has three goals and one assist for the 2-0 Lady Marauders. Coach Joe DeLeo’s quote: “Emma is new to our team as an incoming freshman but brings a lot of experience. She works tremendously hard at practice and never takes a play off during the game. For such a young player, she has a great ...