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Ritchey reaches top of district

Name: Julia Ritchey School: Central Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Tennis Athlete of the week achievement: Ritchey avenged a loss in last year’s District 6 Class 2A singles championship to Central Cambria’s Marley Ratchford and won, 6-3, 6-2, to claim the district title. Season update: Ritchey finished 3-0 against Ratchford this season and will advance to play in the state championship tournament. Ritchey is 15-3 overall this year. Coach Shaun Coppersmith’s quote: “She is really dedicated and works just as hard as anyone I’ve seen in any sport. Getting her to try ...

O’Dea goes extra mile for AAHS

Name: Sophia O’Dea School: Altoona Area Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: O’Dea had two goals in a 4-1 win over Williamsport, a goal and two assists in a 4-2 win over DuBois and had two assists for the Lady Lions in a 12-0 victory over Central Dauphin East. Season update: Through 10 games, O’Dea has six goals and six assists, and Altoona is 8-2. Coach Marc Frye’s quote: “Sophia is an extremely gifted soccer player. She has the athleticism to play any position on the pitch at a high level and make it look easy. She has been ...

Team aspect matters to C-K QB

Name: Mason Campagna School: Claysburg-Kimmel Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Campagna ran the ball 18 times for 188 yards and two touchdowns and also was 11-for-14 passing for 127 yards in guiding the Bulldogs back from a 21-0 deficit in a 34-28 win over Curwensville. Season update: Campagna has carried the ball 85 times for 611 yards (a 7.2 average per carry) and nine touchdowns. He also is 45-for-82 for 629 yards passing and a pair of scores. Coach Chuck Kassick’s quote: “Mason is without question one of our leaders. He was ...

Black delivering for Mtn. Lions

Name: Jace Black School: Altoona Area Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Black scored a goal in a 2-1 victory over Hollidaysburg, had the only goal in a 1-0 win over Chambersburg and had the only goal in a 1-0 win over Bishop McDevitt. Season update: “Black has recorded nine goals and three assists for the 7-1 Mountain Lions. Coach Dave McCarter’s quote: “Jace has been an amazing presence in our midfield. His work rate is tremendous, and he has a knack for making special plays and creates game-winning moments. His leadership and ...

Little doing big things for AAHS

Name: Alli Little School: Altoona Area Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Little scored a goal in a 4-3 double-overtime win over Chambersburg, she had a goal and an assist in a 5-1 win over State College, and she scored all four goals in a 4-3 victory over Bishop McDevitt. Season update: After Monday night’s win, Little now has 12 goals and one assist for the 6-2 Lady Lions. Coach Marc Frye’s quote: “Alli is an exceptional soccer player. She is even a better person. Alli works very hard at her craft and deserves all the success she ...

Marasco ‘remarkable’ for BG

Name: Emma Marasco School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Age: 15 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Marasco delivered a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over Richland, and she scored four goals in a 7-2 victory over Forest Hills. Season update: Marasco has 10 goals and three assists for the 4-1 Lady Marauders. Coach Joe DeLeo’s quote: “It is sometimes hard to remember that Emma is only a sophomore. Her understanding of the game and decision making is remarkable for someone her age. Her greatest asset is her relentlessness. She appears to be ...