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Denis doesn’t miss a beat

Name: Crosby Denis School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 15 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Golf Athlete of the week achievement: Denis was the medalist in three events, shooting a 43 in a win over Altoona at Park Hills, a 39 in wins over Central Cambria and Bellefonte at Scotch Valley and a 39 in victories over Punxsutawney and Indiana at Indiana Country Club. Coach Jill Hileman’s quote: “Crosby has had a great start to the season, which isn’t unexpected since she puts a lot of time into improving all aspects of her game. Her high level of play has helped our other players focus ...

Gibbons delivering in clutch

Name: Cayden Gibbons School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Baseball Athlete of the week achievement: Gibbons hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the top of the seventh inning for Hollidaysburg in its 3-2 win over Penn-Trafford in the PIAA Class 5A quarterfinals. Gibbons also hit the go-ahead two-run double for the Golden Tigers in a 4-2 win over Franklin Regional in the first round of the state playoffs while catching both games. Season update: Gibbons was batting .265 with a home run, two doubles and eight RBIs through 18 games. He’s also caught a pitching ...

C-K has young star on horizon

Name: Savanna Crissman School: Claysburg-Kimmel Age: 15 Grade: Freshman Sport: Softball Athlete of the week achievement: Crissman hit a two-run home run, her second of the postseason, to help Claysburg-Kimmel avenge a regular-season loss to West Branch and win the District 6 Class 1A championship game, 9-3. Season update: Crissman is hitting .316 and has 14 RBIs this season while playing third base for Claysburg-Kimmel. Coach Mike Barbarini’s quote: “Savanna has grown into a player we rely on greatly. As a ninth grader, she has developed into an athlete I’m looking ...

Washko was ‘born’ to lead CC

Name: Jack Washko School: Central Cambria Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Baseball Athlete of the week achievement: Washko went 2-for-3 with a double, scored a run and drove in two runs after Central had cut Central Cambria’s lead to 7-4 in the Red Devils’ 9-6 District 6 Class 3A championship win. Season update: Washko is hitting .328 with 11 stolen bases through 23 games. Coach Dan Beyer’s quote: “Jack is a born leader and loved by all. All offseason, he would never miss an open gym. He always wants to get better. He always wants to help a teammate. He will do ...

Gillin providing spark for BC

Name: Preston Gillin School: Bishop Carroll Catholic Age: 16 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Baseball Athlete of the week achievement: Gillin went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a stolen base in an 8-6 win over Glendale in the District 6 Class 1A quarterfinals, and he went 2-for-3 with three RBIs in a 4-2 win over Portage in the semifinals. Season update: Gillin is hitting .333 (19-for-57) with 13 RBIs and 13 runs for the 10-12 Huskies, who play Bishop McCort in tonight’s championship game. Coach Bill Schenk’s quote: “Preston is a two-year starter, playing first and third ...

Francona, C-K rolling into final

Name: Bella Francona School: Claysburg-Kimmel Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Softball Athlete of the week achievement: Francona went 7-for-9 in two playoff wins with two triples, two doubles, five RBIs, five runs and two stolen bases. Season update: Francona is hitting .528 with four home runs and 35 RBIs. She has six doubles and six triples and scored 34 runs for the 21-1 Lady Bulldogs, who play West Branch in the District 6 Class 1A final on Wednesday. Coach Mike Barbarini’s quote: “Bella is an athlete that works hard to better herself. She is a leader that leads by ...