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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 ...

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 ...