Lucko

Name: Emily Lucko

School: Bishop Carroll

Age: 15

Grade: Sophomore

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Lucko scored a team-high 20 points, 10 rebounds and three steals in Bishop Carroll’s 62-51 win over Saint Joseph’s in Carroll’s season-opening tournament championship game and also scored 11 points in an opening-round win over DuBois. She was named the tournament’s MVP.

Season update: Lucko is averaging 15.5 points and 10 rebounds per game for the 2-0 Lady Huskies.

Coach Nick Smith’s quote: “Emily has grown so much as a player since last year. She brings energy and enthusiasm to practice daily and her work ethic is unmatchable. She is becoming a better all-around player with a better understanding of the game. She is always looking for ways to improve herself and the team and is only going to keep getting better. Emily is fantastic to coach and is one of our leaders on the floor.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Bobroski

Favorite subject: Geometry

Favorite movie: “The Family Stone”

Favorite food: Sweet potatoes with brown sugar

Favorite song: “Halo” by Beyonce

Outside interests: Spending time with my family and my cats, going to the gym and traveling.

Favorite professional team: Boston Celtics

Favorite college team: USC women’s basketball

Pro athlete most admired: Caitlin Clark

Best athlete I ever competed against: Ava Pablic and Adelyn Myers

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

Proudest athletic achievement: Making the PIAA semifinals last season

How I got my start in basketball: Playing with my brother in the driveway

Future goal: Win the state championship