Name: Katie George

School: Central Cambria

Age: 16

Grade: Sophomore

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: George led Central Cambria in scoring in a pair of wins, first with 26 in a 55-42 victory over Forest Hills and then with 22 in a 62-53 win over Somerset. She also had 10 rebounds against Forest Hills and eight rebounds against Somerset.

Season update: Central Cambria has won four of its last five games and is currently the No. 3 seed in the District 6 Class 3A playoff field. George is shooting 40.2% from the field and 42.9% from 3-point range. She averages 11 points and eight rebounds per game.

Coach Brittany Bracken’s quote: “Katie was a difference maker this week on both ends of the court. She was exceptional in all aspects of the game — not only her scoring and rebounding but her defensive presence as well. She works hard, and it is rewarding to see her hard work paying off.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Wagner

Favorite subject: Chemistry

Favorite movie: “Coco”

Favorite food: Steak and potatoes

Favorite song: “Lies, Lies, Lies” by Morgan Wallen

Outside interests: Hunting, fishing, cross country, softball, cooking and baking

Favorite professional team: Minnesota Lynx

Favorite college team: UConn women’s basketball

Pro athlete most admired: Napheesa Collier

Best athlete I ever competed against: Former Westmont Hilltop player Christiana Gordon

Most influential person on my athletic career: Charlie Parker

Proudest athletic achievement: Earning my black belt in Tang Soo Do

How I got my start in basketball: Watching McKenna Hayward and playing in the YPCC Recreational League

Future goal: To play at the collegiate level and earn my degree in Chemistry and/or Engineering