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C-K’s Helsel ‘leads by example’

Name: Jenna Helsel School: Claysburg-Kimmel Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Softball Athlete of the week achievement: Helsel had two hits and an RBI in a 6-0 win over Curwensville. She also had a double and three RBIs in C-K’s 10-0 win over Northern Bedford and capped her week with a double and a triple and two RBIs in a 15-0 at Juniata Valley. Season update: Claysburg-Kimmel is 8-0 and Helsel is hitting .381 with seven RBIs and 10 runs scored. Coach Mike Barbarini’s quote: “Jenna has been a solid player the last four years. She leads by example and is a great asset to ...

Johnson is Tigers’ go-to guy

Name: Ben Johnson School: Hollidaysburg Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Tennis Athlete of the week achievement: Johnson picked up wins at No. 1 singles in victories over Altoona, Tyrone, Somerset and Bedford. Hollidaysburg clinched the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference East’s regular-season title and the top seed for the LHAC playoffs. Season update: Hollidaysburg improved to 15-0. Johnson is 11-1 at No. 1 singles on the season. Coach Brian Denis’ quote: “After graduating four of our best players last year, Ben has emerged to lead a young team with his outstanding ...

Kennedy twice as nice at CHS

Name: Madison Kennedy School: Central Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Softball, track and field Athlete of the week achievement: Kennedy had two RBIs and was the winning pitcher, striking out 10, in Central softball’s win over Tyrone. She then had three hits, three RBIs and a home run in a win over Johnstown. Later in the week, she won the javelin event with a throw of 118 feet, 4 inches at the Giant Eagle Invitational for the Central track and field team. Season update: Kennedy is hitting .545 with five RBIs and is 2-0 in the pitching circle with 16 strikeouts. Coach ...

Stroup a focused baseball star

Name: Tanner Stroup School: Altoona Area Age: 16 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Baseball Athlete of the week achievement: Stroup went 3-for-6 with two home runs, four RBIs and four runs scored in Altoona’s 14-11 win over State College. He followed that by going 2-for-2 with a double and scored the game’s only run in the Mountain Lions’ 1-0 win over Chambersburg. He also pitched five shutout innings in that game, struck out eight batters and walked none. Season update: Stroup is hitting .400 with six RBIs and has pitched 10 innings and allowed just one earned run (0.70 ...

Relaxed DeLattre still soaring

Name: Caden DeLattre School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Track and field Athlete of the week achievement: DeLattre broke his own school record by winning the triple jump in the Altoona Igloo Invitational with a leap of 46 feet, 7.75 inches. He also placed fourth in the long jump. Coach Adam Ulery’s quote: “Although Caden continues to work very hard, he has taken a more relaxed approach to track this season. As a result, he’s much more calm and confident. He knows what it takes to compete with the top athletes from his past experiences, and it becomes ...

Kilmartin leaps at opportunity

Name: Triumph Kilmartin School: Altoona Area Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Track and field Athlete of the week achievement: Kilmartin won the high jump in the Altoona Igloo Invitational and placed second in the long jump (by .25 inches) and triple jump. She also won all three of those jumps in an Altoona tri-meet sweep of State College and Mifflin County. Coach Paula Foreman’s quote: “Triumph embodies the essence of dedication and growth. Her unwavering work ethic, coachable spirit and focus on improvement are the cornerstones of her success. She is a strong competitor in ...