Ruggery

Name: Morgan Ruggery

School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy

Age: 17

Grade: Junior

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Ruggery helped Bishop Guilfoyle Academy to wins over Neshannock, Thomas Jefferson and Tyrone and led the Lady Marauders in scoring in all three wins.

Season update: Ruggery is averaging 12 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.2 steals and one assist per game for the undefeated Lady Marauders.

Coach Kristi Kaack’s quote: “Morgan had an outstanding week of basketball. Her willingness to defend any position, combined with her ability to score in multiple ways, makes her a truly dynamic player. She competes with strength and a high basketball IQ, creating difficult matchups for any opponent. Morgan leads our team with an exceptional work ethic and consistently rises to every challenge presented by the coaching staff.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Tressler and Mrs. Conrad

Favorite subject: Anatomy

Favorite movie: “The Notebook”

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite song: “She’s Always A Woman” by Billy Joel

Outside interests: “I enjoy spending time with friends and family and traveling.”

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Michael Jordan

Best athlete I ever competed against: Natalie Wetzel of Peters Township, now playing at Miami

Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents Tony and Krista

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning two state championships

How I got my start in basketball: Playing in the Summit and YMCA leagues in elementary school.

Future goal: Win another state championship