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PC’s Hoover stars in big meet

Name: Trent Hoover School: Penn Cambria Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Wrestling Athlete of the week achievement: Hoover won the strong 152-pound weight class in the Panther Holiday Classic at Mount Aloysius College and was named Most Outstanding Wrestler. Season update: Hoover has a 7-0 record. Coach Todd Niebauer’s quote: “Trent is such a great leader and has worked so hard to get where he is. He represents everything we want our younger wrestlers to be. He is very focused and is confident in his scoring ability. We will use this as a stepping stone for bigger things ...

B-A’s Gerwert making strides

Name: Lilly Gerwert School: Bellwood-Antis Age: 16 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Gerwert had 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting with 13 rebounds and four blocks in a win over Huntingdon, and she had 25 points on 12-of-16 shooting with six rebounds, six steals and three blocks in a win over Philipsburg-Osceola. Season update: Gerwert is averaging 13.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 2.5 steals per game for Bellwood (3-1). Coach Kyley Longo’s quote: “Lilly has done a great job both in the offseason and regular season at challenging ...

Garver delivers in the clutch

Name: Nick Garver School: Central Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Garver scored 17 points, including the game-winning bucket, against Penn Cambria in a 59-57 victory in overtime. He also scored nine points in a 50-34 victory over Clearfield. Season update: Garver has helped his Scarlet Dragons jump out to a 2-0 record. Coach Paul Frederick’s quote: “Nick has put a ton of time into his game over the past few years. He is a versatile offensive player and has become a good defender. He’s off to a great start this season, and we ...

Querry off to solid start for BG

Name: Maurie Querry School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Age: 14 Grade: Freshman Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Querry scored 16 points in a 54-45 win over Miffin County, 17 points in a 67-16 win over Bald Eagle Area and 15 points in a 64-54 win over Central Cambria. Season update: She has helped the Lady Marauders jump out to a 3-0 start this season. Coach Kristi Kaack’s quote: “Maurie is an extremely well-rounded guard for a freshman. She has excellent court sense, can score in different ways, finds and creates opportunities for teammates and ...

Burkett a student of the game

Name: Jenna Burkett School: Portage Area Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Burkett was the MVP of the Portage Art Burkett Memorial Tournament. She scored 14 points in a 58-30 win over Penn Cambria and scored 15 in a 52-35 win over Central Cambria. Season update: Burkett is averaging 14.5 points per game for the 2-0 Lady Mustangs. Coach Lance Hudak’s quote: “Jenna is such a committed, dynamic player with a high basketball IQ. Offensively, she is a threat attacking the hoop, pulling up from mid-range or draining shots from behind the ...

Semelsberger clutch for PC

Name: Easton Semelsberger School: Penn Cambria Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Semelsberger was named the MVP of the Central Cambria Ron Davidson Roundball Classic. He scored 18 points in a 75-47 win over Cambria Heights, and he had 19 points in a 64-53 win over host Central Cambria. Season update: Semelsberger is averaging 18.5 points per game for the 2-0 Panthers. Coach Jim Ronan’s quote: “Easton has been one of our big moment players for the past three seasons. He loves the big stage and is a great team player. He has been so ...