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Kuntz always comes prepared

Name: Dom Kuntz School: Central Cambria Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Cross country Athlete of the week achievement: Kuntz finished as the individual runner-up with a time of 17:12.2 and led Central Cambria to a District 6 1A team championship. Season update: Kuntz and his teammates will defend their PIAA championship Saturday in Hershey. Coach Randy Wilson’s quote: “Dom has been working his tail off all season, and it all came together on Saturday. He’s hammered all our hill workouts, so we knew he’d crush the finish and boy did he.” Favorite teacher: Mr. ...

Stoehr’s leadership stands out

Name: Chloe Stoehr School: Hollidaysburg Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Stoehr scored the only goal as Hollidaysburg defeated Bedford, 1-0, in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championship game. Stoehr also scored a goal in a 5-0 win against Huntingdon earlier in the week as the Lady Tigers enjoyed a 3-0 week. Season update: Hollidaysburg is 15-4 and will play Bellefonte in the District 6 Class 3A championship at Bald Eagle Area on Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. Stoehr has 15 goals and 17 assists on the year. Coach Tristan delGiudice’s ...

Walk turns up big when needed

Name: Ashton Walk School: Tyrone Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Walk went 10-for-17 through the air for a Tyrone record 360 yards and four touchdown passes in the Golden Eagles’ 35-7 win over Penns Valley. He also had one carry for 15 yards. Season update: Walk is 92-for-164 for 1,762 yards and 17 touchdowns for Tyrone and has also rushed for three touchdowns. The Golden Eagles have won five games in a row. Coach John Franco’s quote: “I thought he did an outstanding job on Friday. He will probably credit his offensive lineman ...

Ferris more than a tennis star

Name: Megan Ferris School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Tennis Athlete of the week achievement: Ferris was a straight set winner in her match against Altoona in the District 6 Class 3A team semifinals, won 6-0, 6-0 in her District 6 final match against State College and won in straight sets again against Bedford to help the Lady Tigers win the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference team championship. Season update: Ferris and Hollidaysburg will continue their season in the PIAA team tournament beginning Tuesday, Oct. 24. The Lady Tigers are 20-0. Coach ...

Prough answers the call for JV

Name: Adrian Prough School: Juniata Valley Age: 15 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Prough returned two punts for touchdowns, including the go-ahead 65-yard return, in a 35-21 comeback win over Curwensville. He also ran in the game-tying two-point conversion and finished the game rushing for 85 yards on 15 attempts. Season update: Prough is Juniata Valley’s leading rusher with 350 yards, and he’s scored six touchdowns for the Green Hornets, who are 6-2 and seeded No. 3 in the District 6 1A playoff picture. Coach Bill Musser’s quote: ...

Central can count on Trexler

Name: Kira Trexler School: Central Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Trexler scored the game-winning goal for Central in overtime in a 2-1 win over Bellefonte, which came into that game 10-1-1. She also scored the Lady Dragons’ only goal in a 1-0 win over Philipsburg-Osceola, and she had a goal and an assist in a 4-2 Central win over Huntingdon. Season update: Central is 10-4. To date, Trexler has scored 10 goals and has eight assists with more than 900 touches on the ball, 250 steals/recoveries, 423 passes and leads the team with 52 ...