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Muthler passing all his tests

Name: Eli Muthler School: Central Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Muthler was 14-for-23 with 319 yards and four touchdowns passing in Central’s victory over Bellwood-Antis, and he went 16-for-28 and threw for 222 yards, three touchdowns and ran six times for 40 yards and a touchdown in the Scarlet Dragons’ win over Tyrone that had been moved to Monday. Season update: Muthler is 54-for-88 and has thrown for 1,021 yards and 13 touchdowns for Central, which is now 4-0. Coach Dave Baker’s quote: “He had two really great games. ...

Female Athlete of the Week: Clapper lauded for her efforts

Name: Emily Clapper School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Volleyball Athlete of the week achievement: Clapper was named to the all-tournament team while helping Hollidaysburg win the Moon Area tournament. The Lady Tigers topped WPIAL teams Chartiers Valley, Knoch and Neshannock. Clapper also had nine service points for Hollidaysburg in a victory over Bishop Guilfoyle earlier in the week. Season update: Hollidaysburg is 3-1 with its only loss to District 6 and PIAA power Philipsburg-Osceola in four sets. Coach Dean Grenfell’s quote: “Emily has proven to ...

Male Athlete of the Week: Mosley giving Altoona a spark

Name: Bron Mosley School: Altoona Area Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Mosley carried the ball 15 times for 166 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead Altoona to a 35-0 win over previously unbeaten Mifflin County. Season update: Altoona improved to 2-1, and Mosley has now rushed for 410 yards on 44 carries and scored six touchdowns on the ground through three games. Coach Vince Nedimyer Jr.’s quote: “He’s probably one of the hardest workers that we have. It’s just a product of the work that he’s put in. He’s probably one ...

Female Athlete of the Week: Marasco enjoys strong debut

Name: Emma Marasco School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Age: 14 Grade: Freshman Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Marasco scored both Lady Marauder goals in a 2-1 victory over Clearfield. She also had a goal and an assist in a 6-1 win over Central. Season update: Marasco has three goals and one assist for the 2-0 Lady Marauders. Coach Joe DeLeo’s quote: “Emma is new to our team as an incoming freshman but brings a lot of experience. She works tremendously hard at practice and never takes a play off during the game. For such a young player, she has a great ...

Male Athlete of the Week: Willinsky delivers big plays

Name: Issac Willinsky School: Portage Area Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Willinsky rushed for 227 yards and four touchdowns on 29 carries, and he also ran in three two-point conversions in the Mustangs’ 37-34 victory over Conemaugh Township. Season update: Willinsky has 348 yards rushing and six touchdowns on 46 carries for the 2-0 Mustangs. He also has 11 tackles on defense. Coach Marty Slanoc’s quote: “Issac is a hard-nosed unselfish player. He runs hard, he blocks hard, he plays defense hard. He is willing to do whatever it ...

Denis’ versatility is on display

Name: Crosby Denis School: Hollidaysburg Age: 14 Grade: Freshman Sport: Golf/tennis Athlete of the week achievement: Denis won the individual girls golf championship at the Ebensburg Country Club Invitational with an 84 and shot a nine-hole round of 1-over par 38 in a regular season Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference matchup in wins over Bishop McCort and Penn Cambria. In tennis, she made her varsity debut at No. 1 singles and defeated the District 6 Class 2A singles runner-up, 6-0, 6-0, in the team’s 5-0 win over Central Cambria. Season update: The Hollidaysburg girls ...