Henderson

Name: Kaden Henderson

School: Hollidaysburg Area

Age: 17

Grade: Junior

Sport: Swimming

Athlete of the week achievement: Henderson won the 100 butterfly in 52.95 seconds and the 100 breaststroke in 1:00.39 before helping set a new meet record in winning the mixed 4X100 IM relay at the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championships. Earlier in the week, he won the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke in a meet against Clearfield.

Season update: Henderson bettered his seed times in both of his victories and will attempt to do that again at the District 6 meet in February.

Coach Baron Leonard’s quote: “Kaden is continually bettering himself as an athlete and a young man. His growth as a swimmer is awe worthy, but his growth as a person, teammate and leader is even more impressive.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Luke

Favorite subject: Math or Chemistry

Favorite movie: “Avatar”

Favorite food: Sushi

Favorite song: “Notorious B.I.G.”

Outside interests: Band, choir, lifeguarding, teaching swim lessons, quading

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Pitt

Pro athlete most admired: Michael Phelps

Best athletes I ever competed against: Preston Kessler, Luke Lamb

Most influential person on my athletic career: Baron Leonard or Loren Hershberger

Proudest athletic achievement: Making nationals freshman year

How I got my start in swimming: “A lifeguard told me to join the team.”

Future goal: Swim at the Division I level