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Athlete of the Week

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 ...

Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Helsel showing off versatility

Name: Ty Helsel School: Central Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Baseball Athlete of the week achievement: Helsel finished the week 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a run scored and had scoreless outings on the mound in both of Central’s victories over Mohawk and Fairview that put the Scarlet Dragons into the PIAA semifinals. Season update: Helsel is batting .443 with 24 RBIs and four doubles. He’s 3-0 on the mound, has 25 strikeouts and has not allowed an earned run in nine outings. Coach A.J. Hoenstine’s quote: “He’s been versatile. He plays first, he’s a fantastic ...

Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: C-K’s Francona making impact

Name: Bella Francona School: Claysburg-Kimmel Age: 14 Grade: Freshman Sport: Softball Athlete of the week achievement: Francona went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and scored both runs for Claysburg-Kimmel in a 2-0 win over South Williamsport that put the Lady Bulldogs in the PIAA semifinals. She also tripled and scored a run in a 9-0 victory over Upper Dauphin in the first round of the PIAA tournament. Season update: Francona is batting .459 with 15 RBIs, three doubles, three triples and a home run for the 20-4 Lady Bulldogs. Coach Mike Barbarini’s quote: “Bella is a ...