Anna Taylor

Name: Anna Taylor

School: Juniata Valley

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Taylor collected 19 points, 13 rebounds and four steals in a 52-34 win over Huntingdon, had 24 points and eight rebounds in a win over Fannett-Metal and added 18 points and 10 rebounds in a rout of Curwensville.

Season update: Taylor is averaging 16.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game for the 6-1 Lady Hornets and hit the 1,000-point career mark Monday.

Coach Liz Radabaugh’s quote: “Anna is the type of person that will achieve any goal she sets her mind to. She is relentless in her dedication to improving her skills and this year put a lot of focus on building strength, which added even more versatility to her game. She’s really come into her own this year as a leader and works to create opportunities for her teammates. We’re looking forward to a great senior year for Anna and excited to see her grow into a collegiate athlete next year.”

Favorite teacher: Ms. Heeter

Favorite subjects: Math, Anatomy

Favorite movie: “The Grinch”

Favorite food: Steak Alfredo

Favorite song: “Beautiful Things” by Megan Moroney

Outside interests: Spikeball, reading, baking, youth group

Favorite professional team: Indiana Fever

Favorite college teams: Mansfield and Duke

Pro athletes most admired: Caitlin Clark and Aja Wilson

Best athlete I ever competed against: Williamsburg’s LeeAnna Royer

Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents

Proudest athletic achievement: “Starting varsity my freshman year.”

How I got my start in basketball: “My friends Maddie Hopsicker and Makayla Moskel.”

Future goal: “Attend Mansfield University to major in Biomedical Sciences to become a physician’s assistant, while continuing my athletic career.”