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Athlete of the Week

CC star keeps eye on the prize

Name: Aiden Lechleitner School: Central Cambria Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Cross country Athlete of the week achievement: Lechleitner finished ninth in the state in Class 1A in 17:30.4 and led the Red Devils to their first PIAA team championship a week after finishing as the runner-up at the District 6 meet. Season update: He earned all-state status with his top-10 finish. Coach Randy Wilson’s quote: “This whole thing is a testament to Aiden. He let (not winning districts) go, because he knew there were bigger things on the horizon. He didn’t dwell on it, and ...

Coach excited about Berkhimer

Name: Lanee Berkhimer School: Central Age: 15 Grade: Freshman Sport: Cross country Athlete of the week achievement: Berkhimer won the District 6 Class 1A individual championship with a time of 19:33.7 in Reedsville on Saturday. Season update: Berkhimer, who finished second at the LHAC championships and recently won the Blair-Huntingdon County Day event, will participate in next week’s state championship race in Hershey. Coach Lacey Ceschini’s quote: “All of the parents, teachers, athletes and friends of cross country are so proud of Lanee’s performance, not just in ...

Vikes feel blessed with Dubler

Name: Zeke Dubler School: Glendale Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Dubler carried the ball 24 times for 319 yards and scored five touchdowns in Glendale’s 49-23 victory over Curwensville that clinched a playoff spot for the Vikings. Season update: Dubler now has 1,540 yards rushing this season and broke Derek Nash’s school record for yards in a season. He’s run for 21 touchdowns. Coach Dave “Spank” Trexler’s quote: “Zeke is an incredible athlete and person. He really makes coaching so rewarding. He has really developed ...

Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Little deserving of her success

Name: Alli Little School: Altoona Age: 16 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Little scored both goals in Altoona’s 2-1 victory over Hollidaysburg. She also scored a goal in a 3-1 victory over Mifflin County and had a goal and two assists for the Lady Lions in a 7-0 victory over Ridgway. Season update: Little has 10 goals and three assists for Altoona, which is 13-4 overall. Coach Derek Winterburn’s quote: “Alli has been a pleasure to coach over the past two years in our program. She arrives to each training session and game with the ...

Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Trybus clutch for Highlanders

Name: Tanner Trybus School: Cambria Heights Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Trybus rushed for 284 yards and three touchdowns on just 19 carries and caught one pass for a 46-yard touchdown in a 47-21 victory over West Shamokin. Season update: Trybus has carried the ball 104 times for 1,092 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also leads the Highlanders in receiving with 11 catches for 425 yards and seven touchdowns. Coach Jarrod Lewis quote: “Tanner knew he had to step up this week with Ty (Stockley) being out. He played not only for ...

Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Garner shines in so many ways

Name: Ella Garner School: Central Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Garner scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Bedford, a goal in a 2-0 win over Forest Hills and had a hat trick in a 5-0 win over Central Cambria for the 16-0 Lady Dragons. Season update: Garner has scored 24 goals, including six game-winning goals. Coach Randy Trexler’s quote: “She’s a leader this year, and she’s had six game-winning goals including two games against rival Bedford. She’s had three hat trick games and earned nine team MVPs. She leads the ...