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George tough on offense and ‘D’

Name: Katie George School: Central Cambria Age: 16 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: George led Central Cambria in scoring in a pair of wins, first with 26 in a 55-42 victory over Forest Hills and then with 22 in a 62-53 win over Somerset. She also had 10 rebounds against Forest Hills and eight rebounds against Somerset. Season update: Central Cambria has won four of its last five games and is currently the No. 3 seed in the District 6 Class 3A playoff field. George is shooting 40.2% from the field and 42.9% from 3-point range. She averages ...

Casses big part of BC’s program

Name: Jace Casses School: Bishop Carroll Catholic Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Casses scored 50 points for Bishop Carroll in an 87-64 win over Richland, and he also led the Huskies with 23 points in a 61-30 win over Shanksville-Stonycreek. Season update: Casses is averaging 22.9 points per game this season, and Bishop Carroll has won four straight games to climb back into playoff position. Coach Cosie Aliquo’s quote: “Jace puts in the time not only in season but in the offseason. He is one of the biggest competitors I have ...

Smith’s dedication paying off

Name: Addison Smith School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 15 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Swimming Athlete of the week achievement: Won the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championship in the 200-yard freestyle in 2:04.91, the 400 freestyle relay in 3:59.6 and also was part of the winning team in a special mixed bonus relay, the 400 relay X 100 IM in 4:14.35. Earlier in the week, she won all four of her events (200 freestyle, 100 butterfly, 200 free relay, 400 free relay) in a win over Clearfield. Season update: Smith’s best times are as follows, 200 freestyle, 2:02.62; 500 ...

Shanafelt’s presence is felt

Name: Andrew Shanafelt School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Swimming Athlete of the week achievement: Shanafelt won the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championship in the 200-yard freestyle in 1:55.1 and the 500 freestyle in 5:21.36 and also was part of the winning team in a special mixed bonus relay, the 400 relay X 100 IM in 4:14.35. Earlier in the week, he won the 200 freestyle, 100 butterfly and 200 relay for Hollidaysburg in a meet against Clearfield. Season update: Shanafelt had his best times this season in both the 200- and 500-yard freestyle ...

Youngster putting in the work

Name: Brionna Hudson School: Altoona Area Age: 15 Grade: Freshman Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Hudson scored a team-high 15 points and had 10 rebounds for Altoona in its 59-58 win over Central Dauphin and then nearly had a triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and eight steals in a 74-29 win over Harrisburg. Season update: Hudson is averaging 12 points, 8.5 rebounds and three steals per game. Coach Chris Fleegle’s quote: “Brionna is off to a great start as a Lady Lion. She is poised as a player well beyond her age. Brionna is not only gifted ...

High praise for Guilfoyle senior

Name: Nick Foor School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Foor scored a team-high 17 points and hit the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer in BG’s 66-63 win over Trinity. He also scored 11 points in a 63-51 win over Tyrone and 10 points in a 78-58 win over Central Cambria. Season update: Foor is averaging 13 points per game and has made 30 3-pointers this season. Coach Ryan Lestochi’’s quote: “I’m not sure there is enough space in the paper for all I could say about Nick. Nick is a great kid and ...