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Name: Ethan Haycisak
School: Central Cambria
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Swimming
Athlete of the week achievement: Haycisak won the 500-yard freestyle at the District 6 Class 2A championships for the second year in a row. He was also part of two winning relay teams, the 200-yard medley relay and the 400-yard free relay, and finished third in the 200 IM to help Central Cambria win the boys team championship.
Season update: Haycisak will compete in states at Bucknell in his three events he won.
Coach Amy Haycisak's quote: "Ethan exemplifies what it means to combine hard work with dedication. He has shown exceptional growth and consistently demonstrates perseverance, and a team-first attitude. Ethan's commitment to improving and pushing himself to be better every day, whether in practice or competition, is directly reflected in his time drops this year. I am very proud of his recent accomplishments."
Favorite teacher: Mr. O'Brien
Favorite subject: History
Favorite movie: "Top Gun"
Favorite food: Chicken wings
Favorite song: "Fair Trade" by Drake
Outside interests: Running
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State football
Pro athlete most admired: LeBron James
Best athlete I ever competed against: Indiana's Preston Kessler
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning three gold medals at the 2025 District 6 swimming championships
How I got my start in swimming: "My parents put me into a YMCA program in the summer of fifth grade, and I grew to like it."
Future goal: "My goal is to keep improving and continuing to succeed."