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Dionis a big hit with Dragons

Name: Baron Dionis School: Central Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Baseball Athlete of the week achievement: Dionis went 7-for-11 with three RBIs and six runs scored for Central in victories over Chestnut Ridge, Bishop Carroll and Westmont Hilltop. Dionis pitched five innings, struck out six and allowed just two runs against the Hilltoppers as Central improved to 10-2. Season update: Dionis is batting .462 with a team-high 17 RBIs, three doubles, a triple and has scored 17 runs for the Scarlet Dragons. Coach A.J. Hoenstine’s quote: “Baron loves baseball and plays the game ...

Blough’s love shows on diamond

Name: Connor Blough School: Altoona Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Baseball Athlete of the week achievement: Blough was named MVP of the Curve Classic. He had three hits and an RBI in a 5-1 win over Hollidaysburg, went 2-for-3, scored three runs and knocked in two runs in a 19-15 victory over Latrobe and went 1-for-3 with a run and an RBI in Altoona’s 11-3 win over previously unbeaten Forest Hills in the championship game. Blough also had a bases-loaded, walk-off walk against Chambersburg earlier in the week and finished 1-for-3 with two RBIs in that 3-2 victory for the ...

Portage loves Burkett’s speed

Name: Cami Burkett School: Portage Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Track and field Athlete of the week achievement: Burkett won the 100- and 200-meter dashes at the Bill Wilt Memorial Invitational at United High School and posted her best 200 time of the year to date. Earlier in the week, Burkett won the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes for Portage in victories over River Valley and Homer-Center. Season update: Portage is undefeated in dual meets and Burkett has the best time in the Mirror’s Honor Roll in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Coach Lance Hudak’s quote: ...

Lynn not just about herself

Name: Lacey Lynn School: Central Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Softball Athlete of the week achievement: Lynn homered twice and doubled, drove in six runs and scored three times in an 11-1 win over Bishop McCort in the first game of a doubleheader. She had two hits, scored a run and was the winning pitcher while striking out 15 in the second game, an 8-5 victory. Earlier in the week, Lynn was the winning pitcher, struck out eight, had two hits, scored twice and had an RBI in an 11-1 win over Richland. Season update: Lynn is hitting .556 with 12 RBIs, two doubles and three home ...

Coach loves Smith’s versatility

Name: Matt Smith School: Hollidaysburg Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Baseball Athlete of the week achievement: Smith went 2-for-3, scored three runs, drove in three runs, doubled and had the go-ahead home run in the sixth inning of a 5-4 triumph over Philipsburg-Osceola. He also started on the mound and struck out five. Earlier in the week, he had two of Hollidaysburg’s three hits in a 2-0 win over Huntingdon. Season update: Smith is batting .583 with eight RBIs, two home runs and has scored five runs for the 4-1 Golden Tigers. Coach Jon Szynal’s quote: “Matt has had a ...

Griak a big hit with Heights

Name: Lexi Griak School: Cambria Heights Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Softball Athlete of the week achievement: Griak hit a walk-off, two-run home run — her second of the game — in a 9-8 win over West Shamokin. She also had a third hit and three RBIs in the game. Earlier in the week she doubled among her two hits and had three RBIs in an 11-3 win over River Valley, and she had two doubles and three RBIs in a 7-5 victory over Conemaugh Valley. Season update: Griak is batting .583 with nine RBIs, three doubles and two home runs, and the Lady Highlanders are 4-0. Coach ...