Name: Brayden Haney

School: Claysburg-Kimmel

Age: 17

Grade: Junior

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Haney scored 34 points in a 61-42 win over Southern Huntingdon, 25 points in a 52-48 victory over a 14-win Forbes Road team and nine points in a 56-45 triumph over Fannett-Metal.

Season update: The Bulldogs have won eight games in a row, and Haney is averaging 20.4 points per game. He also averages a team-best 2.8 steals and 3.8 assists per game.

Coach Mike Harris’ quote: “Brayden is the engineer of our team, and he sets the tone for us. He has been playing really well, and that has helped our other players get off to a good start as well. He is our leader in points, assists, and steals. In addition, he is second in rebounding. He has been working really hard to get where he is.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Hartman

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “The Lion King”

Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo

Favorite song: “The Way Back” by Zach Bryan

Outside interests: Baseball, skiing and golf

Favorite professional team: Golden State Warriors

Favorite college team: Notre Dame

Pro athlete most admired: Stephen Curry

Best athlete I ever competed against: My old teammate, Elias Ritchey.

Most influential person on my athletic career: My family and coaches

Proudest athletic achievement: Competing in the state playoffs last season

How I got my start in basketball: After always going to watch my sister play basketball

Future goal: Play basketball in college