Lechner

Name: Delaney Lechner

School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Soccer

Athlete of the week achievement: Lechner scored the only goal in Bishop Guilfoyle’s 1-0 PIAA first round victory over Seneca and then had a goal and an assist for the Lady Marauders in their 6-0 PIAA quarterfinal win over McConnellsburg.

Season update: Lechner has scored 18 goals and has 13 assists for the 21-1 Lady Marauders.

Coach Joe DeLeo’s quote: “Delaney was not just important on offense for us this week scoring the game-winner against Seneca, but she’s drawn some really difficult defensive matchups in the past week. I couldn’t be happier with her performance both defensively and offensively.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Tressler

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “The Lorax”

Favorite food: Sushi

Favorite song: “Otherside” by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Outside interests: Art, traveling

Favorite professional team: USA women’s soccer

Favorite college team: Notre Dame women’s soccer

Pro athlete most admired: Simone Biles

Best athlete I ever competed against: Riverview’s Lola Abraham

Most influential person on my athletic career: Jen and Jeff Lechner

Proudest athletic achievement: Making a run in states with my team the past three years

How I got my start in soccer: Started playing at age 4 and fell in love with the game

Future goal: Continue my education in college and study Political Science