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Krull part of Altoona’s success

Name: Jaiden Krull School: Altoona Area Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Krull scored 12 points in a 39-26 victory at Cumberland Valley, and she scored 19 points in a 42-37 comeback victory over Carlisle. Season update: Krull is averaging 11.8 points, eight rebounds and two steals per game for the 9-3 Lady Lions. Coach Chris Fleegle’s quote: “Jaiden is having a great start to her senior year. Her hard work and dedication both on the court and in the weight room has contributed to her success. Jaiden typically flies under the radar ...

McMonagle’s been ‘Outstanding’

Name: Andrew McMonagle School: Huntingdon Area (Williamsburg student) Age: 19 Grade: Senior Sport: Wrestling Athlete of the week achievement: McMonagle was the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Meet. He won the 189-pound title. Season update: McMonagle is 18-1. Coach Jon Mykut’s quote: “Andrew wrestled great all weekend, just like he’s done all year. I’m sure that’s a match (against Bald Eagle Area’s Caleb Close) we’ll probably see a couple more times this year, with a lot higher stakes the next couple ...

Lehner has Eagles soaring

Name: Kendall Lehner School: Tyrone Area Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Lehner was the MVP of the Reliance Bank Kiwanis Club Tournament. He scored 16 points in a 70-43 victory over Bellwood-Antis, and he had 22 points in a 77-67 win over Penn Cambria Season update: Lehner is averaging 14.8 points per game for the 6-2 Golden Eagles. He is shooting 73% from the field and 67% from the foul line while averaging 6.5 rebounds per game. Coach Luke Rhoades’ quote: “Kendall works very hard and competes every time he steps on the floor ...

Royer’s role keeps increasing

Name: LeeAnna Royer School: Williamsburg Age: 16 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Royer was the MVP of the Lady Pirates Holiday Tournament. In wins over Glendale and Mifflin County, she had 35 points, eight assists, five steals and 10 rebounds. Season update: Royer is averaging 17.6 points per game for the 8-1 Lady Pirates. She also averages 3.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 4.8 steals. Coach Amy Hileman’s quote: “LeeAnna has really stepped for us and expanded her role on the team for only being a sophomore. She is a dominant player on ...

Gorsuch steps up for Pirates

Name: Rowan Gorsuch School: Williamsburg Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Gorsuch scored 24 points in Williamsburg’s 54-50 win over Penns Manor on the road and then added 12 points in a victory over Moshannon Valley. Season update: Gorsuch ...

Petrecca keeps growing for BG

Name: Anberlyn Petrecca School: Bishop Guilfoyle Age: 14 Grade: Freshman Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Petrecca was the leading scorer for Bishop Guilfoyle in its win over Williamsburg with 13 points, added 18 points in a win against Penns Valley and scored ...