Female Athlete of Week: Stouffer peaking for Lady Lions
Name: Marissa Stouffer
School: Altoona Area
Age: 15
Grade: Freshman
Sport: Gymnastics
Athlete of the week achievement: Stouffer won the all-around title with a 35.875 in leading the Lady Lions to the team championship of the Central Pa. Gymnastics League Meet. She won the bars, finished second on the beam and floor and was third in the vault.
Season update: Stouffer and the Lady Lions will compete in the Pa. Classic at Moon Township in the Gold Division on Feb. 23-24.
Coach Mark Biseli’s quote: “Marissa is one of our freshmen who came up to the team, and she’s been working hard all year. She’s was out for a little while, and she’s starting to peak right now. She’s really motivated and wants to do well.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Wharton
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: “Miracles From Heaven”
Favorite food: Mac and cheese
Favorite artist: Tenth Avenue North
Outside interests: Riding four-wheelers
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Simone Biles
Best athlete I ever competed against: Altoona’s Alexis Whysong
Most influential person on my athletic career: Dawn Litzinger
Proudest athletic achievement: Qualifying for regionals in Level 8 in 2015
How I got my start in gymnastics: “My mom (Jeannine) and dad (Mark) got me into the sport.”
Future goal: To get a full scholarship to college in gymnastics
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