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Hudak’s IQ benefits Mustangs

Name: Ashlyn Hudak School: Portage Area Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Hudak scored a game- and career-high 22 points and a career-high five steals to lead Portage to a 53-41 win over Aliquippa in the first round of the PIAA Class 2A playoffs. Season update: Hudak is averaging 8.3 points per game and leads the Lady Mustangs in 3-pointers this season with 56. Coach Lance Hudak’s quote: “Ash has been a threat from the perimeter since her freshman season. She is one of the top 3-point shooters in the state and has hit some big-time ...

Ritchey clutch for Claysburg

Name: Elias Ritchey School: Claysburg-Kimmel Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Ritchey scored the game-winning basket with just seconds left in Claysburg-Kimmel’s 63-62 win over District 4 champion Muncy in the first round of the PIAA Class 2A basketball tournament on Saturday. Ritchey finished the game with 11 points, 10 assists, five rebounds and four steals. It was the first-ever state playoff win for the Bulldogs. Season update: Claysburg-Kimmel has a record 16 wins this season and will play Holy Cross in the second round on ...

Ruggery plays like a veteran

Name: Morgan Ruggery School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Age: 15 Grade: Freshman Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Ruggery scored 20 points, including two free throws in the final seconds, to seal BG’s 46-42 win over Williamsburg in the District 6 Class 1A championship game while also playing tough defense on Lady Pirates senior Ayla Hileman. Season update: Ruggery is averaging 12.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.4 steals per game. She’s also shooting 35.9 percent from 3-point range. Coach Kristi Kaack’s quote: “Morgan is playing beyond her ...

Casses is BC’s young leader

Name: Jace Casses School: Bishop Carroll Catholic Age: 16 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Casses scored a game-high 27 points to help Bishop Carroll defeat Williamsburg in the District 6 Class 1A championship game. Season update: Casses is averaging 22.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3.1 steals per game. Coach Cosie Aliquo’s quote: “Jace works hard and competes every time he steps on the court. He has really improved since his freshman year. He is a huge reason why we were able to win another D6 championship. Being just a ...

Repko fuels BC into title game

Name: Luke Repko School: Bishop Carroll Catholic Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Repko scored 24 points in a District 6 Class 1A quarterfinal win at Portage, and he followed that with 36 points in a semifinal victory at Conemaugh Valley. Season update: Repko is averaging 24.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 5.1 steals per game for the Huskies, who will play Williamsburg in the district final on Wednesday. Coach Cosie Aliquo’s quote: “Luke has been a huge part of our Bishop Carroll basketball program for four years. He has ...

Padamonsky keeps improving

Name: Clare Padamonsky School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 15 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Padamonsky scored 18 points and came up big down the stretch in the Lady Tigers’ 65-45 win over Shikellamy in the District 4-6 Class 5A championship game. She also contributed six points in a rout of Selinsgrove in the semifinals. Season update: Padamonsky averages 12.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game for the Lady Tigers, who will now play in the PIAA Class 5A playoffs. Coach Deanna Jubeck’s quote: “Clare has made improvements in her game as ...