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Gates goes off for Marauders

Name: Hamilton Gates School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Gates caught five passes for 160 yards and three touchdowns and ran four times for 67 yards and a score in a 41-7 win over previously unbeaten Bellefonte. He also threw a two-point conversion pass. Season update: Gates has rushed for 188 yards and four touchdowns on 26 carries and has 14 receptions for 317 yards and five scores for the 3-0 Marauders. Coach Justin Wheeler’s quote: “Hamilton is an extremely gifted athlete that has the potential to ...

Harrold shows high football IQ

Name: Gavin Harrold School: Penn Cambria Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Harrold caught nine passes for 184 yards and two touchdowns, he rushed for 22 yards and one score, and he made seven tackles in the Panthers’ 32-13 win over Philipsburg-Osceola. Season update: Harrold has 11 catches for 211 yards and has rushed for 99 yards and scored five touchdowns for the 2-0 Panthers. Coach Nick Felus’ quote: “First and foremost, Gavin has a tremendous work ethic. He’s really dedicated himself in the weight room, and he is constantly ...

Berkhimer races to ‘Big’ win

Name: Lanee Berkhimer School: Central Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Cross Country Athlete of the week achievement: Berkhimer was first in a field of 161 runners in the Big Valley Cross Country Invitational hosted by Mifflin County on Saturday. She finished with a time of 18 minutes, 37 seconds. Season update: Central will run its first dual meet on Wednesday against Bishop Carroll and Penn Cambria. Coach Joe Bilka’s quote: “Lanee Berkhimer is one of the best athletes I have coached. Her work ethic is unbelievable and a very coachable athlete. She not only runs with her ...

Trexler firing on all cylinders

Name: Kira Trexler School: Central Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Trexler scored three goals and had five assists in Central’s 12-0 season-opening win over Chestnut Ridge. Season update: Trexler’s assists raised her career total to 46, a Central record. Coach Randy Trexler’s quote: “Kira had a great start to the season. Two of her assists came from passes that eliminated four defenders (both instances) to find her teammates for the score, not to mention her other teammates’ bodies. I’m very proud of her achieving the new ...

Bell dials up big plays for Tigers

Name: Gavin Bell School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Bell caught six passes for 82 yards and two touchdowns and had an interception defensively for Hollidaysburg in its 27-14 win over Altoona. Season update: Bell and the Golden Tigers will play at Allderdice on Friday. Coach Homer DeLattre’s quote: “We expect big time plays for him and he started off with a big game. He’s our top receiver coming back, we hope for big things and we’re happy he got off to a big start for us.” Favorite teacher: Mr. ...

Miller off to successful start

Name: Isaac Miller School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Golf Athlete of the week achievement: Miller earned medalist honors in two events for the Tigers. He shot a 72 in a win over Altoona at Park Hills, and he fired a 69 at Windber Country Club in the Tigers’ wins over Forest Hills, Richland, Central Cambria, Tyrone, Chestnut Ridge and Bald Eagle Area. Coach Bryan James’ quote: “Isaac had a great season last fall and has improved many aspects of his game in preparation for his senior year. Isaac’s last two competitive rounds have been excellent to ...