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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 ...

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 ...