Female Athlete of the Week: Tigers’ Vent keeps raising bar

Name: Bella Vent
School: Hollidaysburg Area
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Vent scored a team-high 22 points and went over 1,000 career points in a 64-38 victory over Bishop Carroll. She also had 24 points and 12 steals in a 59-33 win over Bellwood-Antis and scored 14 points in a 65-17 win over Bellefonte.
Season update: Vent is averaging 17.3 points, 4.2 steals and 2.7 rebounds per game for Hollidaysburg.
Coach Deanna Jubeck’s quote: “Bella has shown incredible dedication and skill, and hitting 1,000 points is a testament to her hard work and commitment. Her performance this week has been nothing short of outstanding, and she’s set the bar high for herself and her teammates. Being named Athlete of the Week is just one of many well-deserved recognitions. We’re all excited to see her keep pushing boundaries and inspiring her teammates along the way.”
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Baker
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: “Anyone But You”
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite song: “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield
Outside interests: Soccer, working out, hanging out with friends and family
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Notre Dame
Pro athlete most admired: Caitlin Clark
Best athlete I ever competed against: Altoona’s Lanie Wilt
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Reaching 1,000 career points in basketball
How I got my start in basketball: Little kid leagues, elementary school programs, camps
Future goal: Attend IUP for nursing and continuing my basketball career