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Ranalli a ‘team-first’ player

Name: Anastasia Ranalli School: Williamsburg Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Ranalli hit the game-tying 3-pointer with 5 seconds left in regulation, scored four of Williamsburg’s eight points in overtime and finished with 20 points in a 65-60 win over 7-3 Southern Huntingdon. Season update: Ranalli averages 10.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 1.6 assists for the Lady Pirates. Coach Angela Detwiler’s quote: “Anastasia is what every coach is looking for in a student-athlete. She is dedicated to both her academics at ...

Woomer works hard for Tyrone

Name: Alayna Woomer School: Tyrone Area Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Woomer was named MVP of the Tyrone Fred B. Miller Holiday Basketball Tournament. She scored 16 points in a 50-38 victory over Bellwood-Antis and had 17 points in the 56-50 win over Penn Cambria in the championship. Season update: Woomer is averaging 13.1 points and 6.0 rebounds per game for the 5-3 Lady Eagles. Coach Mike Whitling’s quote: “Laney has had a great start to the season. She is a remarkable leader and finds ways to make her teammates better. She ...

Crilly studies on, off the court

Name: Sam Crilly School: Tyrone Area Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Crilly was named MVP of the Tyrone Fred B. Miller Holiday Basketball Tournament. He scored 29 points in a 77-48 win over Claysburg-Kimmel and 13 points in a 77-43 victory over Penn Cambria in the championship. He had eight 3-pointers in the two games. Season update: Crilly is averaging 20.0 points and 2.7 assists per game for the 7-0 Golden Eagles. Coach Luke Rhoades’ quote: “Sam worked really hard in the offseason to develop all aspects of his game. His hard ...

Weimert part of Tigers’ success

Name: Makenna Weimert School: Hollidaysburg Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Weimert scored a game-high 23 points for Hollidaysburg in an 88-50 win over Clearfield. She also scored 14 points in a win over Philipsburg-Osceola and 10 points in a victory over Williamsport. Season update: Hollidaysburg is 6-1, and Weimert is averaging 14.2 points per game with 6.8 rebounds and 4.5 steals per contest. Coach Deanna Jubeck’s quote: “Makenna has been a key player this season, showing incredible skill, hard work, and leadership. She ...

Metzger more than a hoop star

Name: Kasen Metzger School: Hollidaysburg Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Metzger scored 21 points in a 71-47 win over Clearfield and added a game-high 18 points in an 84-36 win over Philipsburg-Osceola. Season update: The Golden Tigers are 7-0, and Metzger is averaging 20 points, five rebounds and four assists per game. Coach Brad Lear’s quote: “Kasen has played very well for us this season. He has taken over a leadership role for us and has really blossomed in that regard. What has been so fun to watch is that he is able to ...

Scott’s dedication paying off

Name: Kyle Scott School: Tyrone Area Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Wrestling Athlete of the week achievement: Scott won by fall over three opponents, had two technical falls and won a major decision in rolling his way to the 189-pound championship at the Panther Classic. Scott also won by technical fall, 17-0, in a dual meet against Bedford earlier in the week. Season update: Scott is 9-0, has only reached the third period once and has yet to finish a full match this year. Coach Quentin Wright’s quote: “Kyle is as tough as they come. He loves the sport, and he is ...