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Female Athlete of the Week: Worthing worthy of accolades

Name: Lydia Worthing School: Bellwood-Antis Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Volleyball Athlete of the week achievement: Worthing propelled Bellwood-Antis to a 2-0 start by recording 11 kills and three blocks in a sweep of Northern Bedford and registering 16 kills and four blocks in a four-set win over Tussey Mountain. Season update: Worthing has 27 kills, seven blocks and 23 digs in Bellwood’s two matches. Coach Jannell McKinney’s quote: “Lydia isn’t just a great athlete on the court, she is also a true team player and leader. Each year she works extremely hard to not ...

Tigers coach praises Kephart

Name: Elsey Kephart School: Hollidaysburg Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Volleyball Athlete of the week achievement: Kephart led Hollidaysburg to a season-opening championship in the Forest Hills Kick-Off Tournament where the Lady Tigers went 7-1 in pool play. Hollidaysburg defeated Tyrone, West Shamokin and West Branch in the playoffs to win the title. Season update: Hollidaysburg got its season off to a good start after winning District 6 Class 3A title last season. Coach Dean Grenfell’s quote: “Without her game play and emotional leadership, we do not win that ...

Lingenfelter clutch for Central

Name: Eli Lingenfelter School: Central Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Lingenfelter made the game-saving defensive play for the Scarlet Dragons in a 21-20 win over Bishop Guilfoyle, knocking away a fourth-down pass in the end zone on BG’s final possession. He also had seven catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Season update: Central is 1-0 and will play fellow Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference power Richland on Friday. Coach Dave Baker’s quote: “Offensively, he made three or four incredible catches, two for touchdowns. ...

Lady Eagle puts in the time

Name: Cassidy Miksich School: Tyrone Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Golf Athlete of the week achievement: Miksich shot a medalist score of 79 while competing with the boys at the season-opening Mountain League match, helping Tyrone best all its league opponents. She also shot an 87 at the Omni Bedford Springs Invitational to place 11th overall. Season update: Miksich is averaging a score of 82.3 in three high school rounds this year, which also includes a fifth-place finish in the Class 2A girls field at the Happy Valley Invitational. Coach Mike Funicelli’s quote: “I was ...

Lions’ program proud of Meyers

Name: Trent Meyers School: Altoona Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Golf Athlete of the week achievement: Meyers won the individual championship with a 74at the Omni Bedford Springs Invitational and helped Altoona win the team title. He also carded a 73 in a victory over Hollidaysburg, a team-best 75 against State College and shot a 79 to help Altoona place third in the Selinsgrove Invitational. Season update: Meyers is averaging a score of 75.6 in five high school rounds so far this season, which also includes a 16th-place finish in the Class 3A boys field at the season-opening ...

Metzger contributes to title

Name: Dalton Metzger School: Central Age: 17 Grade: 11 Sport: Baseball Athlete of the week achievement: Metzger collected a two-run single and scored for Central in a 13-2, five inning PIAA Class 3A state championship winning victory over Lancaster Catholic. Metzger also played a key role in the Dragons’ six-run second inning when he swung and made contact on a pitch out of the strike zone as Parker Gregg was on the move on a hit-and-run. Even though Metzger was thrown out, allowing Gregg to move to second put the first of the six runs in position with Central’s big hitters ...