Noce

Name: Ashlyn Noce

School: Altoona Area

Age: 16

Grade: Junior

Sport: Cross country

Athlete of the week achievement: Noce finished third individually at the John Sample Invitational in 18:50.3 and helped Altoona win the team championship in the 21-team event.

Season update: Noce ran a personal record 18:11.1 at the Carlisle Challenge Race. She also ran 18:25 at the Red, White and Blue race and a time of 18:35 at the season-opening Big Valley Invitational.

Coach Tabitha Quinn’s quote: “Ash’s dedication is an inspiration for the team. Her passion for running is evident in her talent and incredible progress. Ash is a leader who is a privilege to coach.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Hogan

Favorite subject: Science

Favorite movie: Any movie

Favorite food: Chicken wraps

Favorite song: “4EVER” by Clairo

Outside interests: Spending time with friends and family

Favorite professional team: Bowerman Track Club (Nike)

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

Best athlete I ever competed against: Logan St. John Kletter

Most influential person on my athletic career: My cross country coach, Tabitha Quinn

Proudest athletic achievement: “Winning all three of my individual events at districts my sophomore year during outdoor track.”

How I got my start in cross country: “I joined my seventh grade year, but had wanted to join the cross country team since I was in second grade, because the home course was outside my elementary school. I always saw the runners beginning practice and knew it was something I wanted to participate in.”

Future goal: Finish in less than 18 minutes in cross country.