Basenback

Name: Addi Basenback

School: Hollidaysburg Area

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Volleyball

Athlete of the week achievement: Basenback had 11 kills in each of Hollidaysburg’s District 6 playoff wins over Somerset and Central Mountain to help the Lady Tigers win a District 6 championship. She also had four service points against Somerset and three aces against Central Mountain.

Season update: Basenback leads Hollidaysburg with 244 kills and she also has 153 digs and 35 aces for the 21-2 Lady Tigers.

Coach Brandon Stitt’s quote: “Addi has improved a lot as a leader this year. She’s been a steady swing on the outside and her power brings a different dynamic to our team.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Cyran

Favorite subject: English

Favorite movie: “10 Things I Hate About You”

Favorite food: Ice cream

Favorite song: “All Night” by Beyonce

Outside interests: Hanging out with my friends and staying active

Favorite professional team: Omaha Supernovas

Favorite college team: Nebraska

Pro athlete most admired: Madisen Skinner

Best athlete I ever competed against: Gabby Beaubrun

Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom

Proudest athletic achievement: Being named first-team all-district

How I got my start in volleyball: My mom put me in a rec league in fifth grade.

Future goal: Attend nursing school and become a nurse