Name: Melana Eyer

School: Altoona Area

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Eyer scored a game-high 18 points for Altoona in its 50-43 win over Mount Lebanon after scoring 16 points in the Lady Lions’ 57-41 win over North Allegheny.

Season update: Altoona is off to a 2-1 start this season, and Eyer is averaging 13.3 points per game.

Coach Chris Fleegle’s quote: “Melana is one of those special athletes that any program would be lucky to have. The amount of extra time Melana puts into her craft away from what is required is what separates her. Her ability to score at all three levels, and make everyone around her better, is one of the reasons we were able to have a successful week.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Partsch

Favorite subject: Biology

Favorite movie: “Coach Carter”

Favorite food: Chinese food

Favorite song: “Revival” by Zach Bryan

Outside interests: Spending time with family and friends and being outdoors

Favorite professional team: Dallas Mavericks

Favorite college team: UConn

Pro athlete most admired: Caitlin Clark

Best athlete I ever competed against: Cumberland Valley graduate Jill Jekot

Most influential person on my athletic career: My family, Coach Fleegle and Ryan Lestochi

Proudest athletic achievement: “Recovering from my accident and being ready for my senior season.”

How I got my start in basketball: Played in the Blair Recreation league in elementary school.

Future goal: “Eventually one day own my own gym and possibly play overseas after college.”