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Galinis helps Heights succeed

Name: Brooklyn Galinis School: Cambria Heights Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Galinis scored both goals in Cambria Heights’ 2-1 win over Tyrone. She had a hat trick in a 4-1 win over Bishop Carroll. The Lady Highlanders went 3-0, also beating North Star. Season update: Cambria Heights is 13-2-2. Coach Nikki Spanik’s quote: “Brooklyn has been an asset to the varsity team since she was a freshman. With her intense shots and positive attitude, her presence is irreplaceable on the pitch. One of my favorite things about Brooklyn is her ...

Walk nearly perfect for Eagles

Name: Ashton Walk School: Tyrone Area Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Walk completed 17-of-18 passes for 314 yards and five touchdowns in a 55-19 win over Central Cambria. He also rushed for 28 yards and a score. Season update: Walk has completed 141-of-224 passes for 2,025 yards and 21 touchdowns while rushing for four scores. The Golden Eagles are 4-4 and play at Penns Valley this Friday. Coach John Franco’s quote: “Ashton has had an outstanding season both as a quarterback and a leader for our offense. He does it all at the QB ...

Ratchford leads CC to 2A title

Name: Marley Ratchford School: Central Cambria Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Tennis Athlete of the week achievement: Ratchford defeated District 6 2A singles champion Julia Ritchey at No. 1 singles to lead the Lady Devils to a D6 2A team semifinal win over Central. She also won at No. 1 singles to help CC upset No. 1 seed Westmont Hilltop for the district team championship. Season update: Central Cambria will compete in the PIAA team tournament first round on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Coach Kim Cavalier’s quote: “Marley is our team leader, a positive influence on all of us, ...

Noce has passion for running

Name: Ashlyn Noce School: Altoona Area Age: 15 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Cross country Athlete of the week achievement: She finished second overall in 19:40 at the John Sample Invitational in Grove City in a field of 126 runners, and helped Altoona to a second-place team finish. Earlier in the week, Noce won in 20:05 in a victory over Mifflin County. Season update: Noce is currently ranked as the No. 33 sophomore female runner in the state. Coach Tabitha Quinn’s quote: “Ashlyn is compassionate about running for her team as a family unit. I am so proud of her mindset. She is ...

Kissell earns a passing grade

Name: Chase Kissell School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Kissell was 14-for-16 and threw for 264 yards and four touchdowns and recovered an onside kick to lead Bishop Guilfoyle Academy to a 41-12 win over Bellwood-Antis on Saturday at Mansion Park. Season update: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy is 7-0, and Kissell has completed 96 passes on 132 attempts for 1,674 yards and 20 touchdowns. Coach Justin Wheeler’s quote: “He’s been incredible. We knew he would be one of the best quarterbacks in the area, and ...

Schreier showing consistency

Name: Holden Schreier School: Bellwood-Antis Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Schreier went 10-for-18 with no interceptions and threw for 216 yards and three touchdowns in the Blue Devils’ 28-0 win over Philipsburg-Osceola. He also rushed the ball six times for 56 yards and ran in a two-point conversion. Season update: Schreier is 49-for-87 for 815 yards, six touchdowns and has thrown just two interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for a pair of scores. Coach Nick Lovrich’s quote: “We thought Holden did a really good job ...