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Aubrey Dietzel:
Juniata soccer
Name: Aubrey Dietzel
High school: Altoona Area
Hometown: Altoona
Sport: Soccer
Position: Outside back
College choice: Juniata
Other colleges considered: Misericordia, Chatham
Why I picked Juniata: "The courses for my degree were well-fitted for my major. And also for the connections and opportunities that the school provides.''
Greatest high school achievement: "Making it to the first round of states during my senior year. It was also the first time in school history.''
Coach Marc Frye's quote: "Aubrey is the ultimate team player. She is willing to do whatever is necessary to help her team win. I couldn't be more proud of her.''
How I got my start playing soccer: "I started when I was 5 and played for a team named the Fireballs. Ever since, I loved the thrill and joy I got playing soccer .''
Favorite college growing up: Pitt
Other interests: Art, ceramics
What getting to play in college means to me: "To continue playing the sport I love and cherish.''
Probable college major: Pre-med
Parents: Tiffanie and Brian Dietzel
Isabella Hewitt:
Penn Highlands softball
Name: Isabella Hewitt
High school: Altoona Area
Hometown: Altoona
Sport: Softball
Position: Catcher-utility player
College choice: Penn Highlands
Other colleges considered: Mount Aloysius, Penn State-Mount Alto
Why I picked Penn Highlands: "It is close to home and they offer the best for what I want to do.''
Greatest high school achievement: "Making Honor Roll.''
Coach Alyssa Fasolo: "Izzy is a dedicated player who loves the game. I am excited to work with her and watch her grow as an athlete during her senior year. "
How I got my start playing: "I played baseball until junior high, then I started playing softball for the high school."
Favorite college growing up: Tennessee, LSU, Ohio State
Other interests: None
What getting to play in college means to me: "That I am fulfilling my life-long dream. It helps me remember you have to work hard for what you want.''
Probable college major: Social work
Parents: Cheryl and Ralph Hewitt
Nicholas Helsley:
PSU Altoona golf
Name: Nicholas Helsley
High school: Bishop Guilfoyle
Hometown: Altoona
Sport: Golf
College choice: Penn State Altoona
Other colleges considered: Robert Morris
Why I picked Penn State Altoona: "Coach Koehle is inviting and has a very successful program. A good opportunity to improve and grow in my hometown.''
Greatest high school achievement: "Learning at a great environment as part of Bishop Guilfoyle High School and the BG golf team.''
Coach Mark Scalice's quote: "Nick's work ethic and dedication has brought him great success. Coach Koehle has a great program, and with the addition of Nick it will make them that much stronger. I'm excited for him as he moves forward.''
How I got my start playing golf: "My dad and the welcoming BG coaches introduced me to golf during COVID-19.''
Favorite college growing up: Penn State
Other interests: Training, family and my dog Cooper
What getting to play in college means to me: "It is a good opportunity to improve myself as a player and person.''
Probable college major: Kinesiology
Parents: Doug and Jennifer Helsley
Alyssa Franks:
PSU Altoona golf
Name: Alyssa Franks
High school: Bishop Guilfoyle
Hometown: Altoona
Sport: Golf
College choice: Penn State Altoona
Other colleges considered: Mount Aloysius
Why I picked Penn State Altoona: "Because of their business program and the classes they had to offer.''
Greatest high school achievement: "I am the student representative for the Sideline Cancer committee, and I hope to continue and be part of Sideline Cancer throughout college.''
Coach Mark Scalice's quote: "You got it kid! I saw a lot of potential in Alyssa and we talked about how she can improve her overall game, and I told her you do this and good things will happen, and here we are. To be invited to play on the inaugural PSU Altoona women's team is a great accomplishment. I'm excited for her and I think she will do some great things.''
How I got my start playing golf: "My pap is the reason and I have learned a lot from him over the course of time with his guidance. There was not a girls golf team, and I was interested in joining the team and hopefully to grow the girls golf program.''
Favorite college growing up: Penn State
Other interests: "I enjoy spending time with my family."
What getting to play in college means to me: "To have the opportunity to continue playing golf in college is very rewarding, and something special to me because if it wasn't for the support from my parents, grandparents and coaches, I wouldn't be where I am today.''
Probable college major: Business
Parents: Joe and Krista Franks