Name: Isaac Yarnell

School: Hollidaysburg Area

Age: 18

Grade: Senior

Sport: Track and field

Athlete of the week achievement: Yanell won the 100 (10.75), 200 (21.49), 400 (49.61) and anchored the 1600 relay team that won in 3:28.54 at the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championships, and he set the meet records in both the 200 and 400.

Season update: Leads the Altoona Mirror Honor Roll in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes.

Coach Adam Ulery’s quote: “Isaac has had an outstanding senior season so far, and it is mostly due to his relentless focus and intensity. We have been blessed with some great athletes here at Hollidaysburg, but Isaac’s work ethic, attention to detail, and overall track knowledge is unlike anything I’ve seen in my career. His ability to set goals, formulate plans and achieve them has been awesome to watch. Isaac, along with a few teammates, have created a buzz at Hollidaysburg track that has been heard all the way down to our junior high program. He is a great teammate and an inspiring role model. To say that he has been a pleasure to coach is an understatement.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Haslam

Favorite subject: Physics

Favorite movie: “Dazed and Confused”

Favorite food: Chicken and rice

Favorite song: “Overtime” by Zach Bryan

Outside interests: Ultimate frisbee, disc golf, guitar and hiking

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Liberty Flames

Pro athlete most admired: Letsile Tebogo

Best athlete I ever competed against: State College’s Jesse Myers

Most influential person on my athletic career: Coach Adam Ulery

Proudest athletic achievement: 2025 LHAC champion

How I got my start in track and field: “I always loved to run.”

Future goal: Qualify for the Olympic Trials in 2028