Name: Crosby Denis

School: Hollidaysburg Area

Age: 16

Grade: Junior

Sport: Golf

Athlete of the week achievement: Denis carded a career-best 3-under par 68 to win the Ebensburg Country Club Invitational by six strokes over many of the top female golfers in the area. She also shot a 37 and a 39 in nine-hole matches later in the week to help Hollidaysburg remain undefeated. In tennis, she won at No. 1 singles in a 5-0 victory over Central Cambria.

Season update: Hollidaysburg girls golf is 6-0, and the girls tennis team is 3-0.

Coach Jill Hileman’s quote: “Crosby is very goal oriented and has committed countless hours to improving all facets of her game. Shooting a 68 last week at Ebensburg Country Club is an amazing testament to her work ethic and focus. She can check one goal off her list.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Wolfe

Favorite subject: English

Favorite movie: “Perks of Being a Wallflower”

Favorite food: Buffalo chicken dip

Favorite song: “Are We Still Friends?” by Tyler, The Creator

Outside interests: Tennis, skiing, hanging out with friends

Favorite professional team: San Diego Padres

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Nelly Korda

Best athlete I ever competed against: Maddie Koshko, who won the PIAA Class 2A girls golf championship playing for Saint Joseph’s last season

Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom Amanda Denis

Proudest athletic achievement: “Winning back-to-back District 6 Class 3A individual championships and helping my team to place seventh in the state.”

How I got my start in golf: “Playing with my dad when I was 4.”

Future goal: To play Division I golf and have a career in sports marketing