Name: Emma Bettwy

School: Altoona Area

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Gymnastics

Athlete of the week achievement: Bettwy won the vault (9.125), bars (9.125) and beam (9.1) on her way to capturing the all-around crown with a total of 36.1 at the Central PA Gymnastics League Championships.

Season update: Altoona is 10-0 and headed to the state championships.

Coach Mark Biseli’s quote: “Emma served as team captain. Her leadership skill motivated the team to success. She fought through an early-season injury to come back and lead her team in the Central Pa. Championship. Emma is looking forward to competing in the Pennsylvania Classic state championships next Friday and Saturday.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Skebeck

Favorite subject: Biology

Favorite movie: “Annie”

Favorite food: Acai bowl

Favorite song: “Greedy” by Tate McRae

Outside interests: Running, hanging out with family and friends

Favorite professional team: Boston Red Sox

Favorite college team: Florida

Pro athlete most admired: Bridget Sloan

Best athlete I ever competed against: Altoona graduate Gracie Weaver

Most influential person on my athletic career: My coach, Lindsey

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning states as a team in the Gold Division last year

How I got my start in gymnastics: “My parents put me in it when I was 4.”

Future goal: Attend the University of Pittsburgh for nursing