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Snowberger ready to contribute

Name: Griffin Snowberger School: Central Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Baseball Athlete of the week achievement: Snowberger went 6-for-8, scored four runs, drove in three runs and had a double in Central’s victories over Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic and Bellwood-Antis in the opening week of the season. Season update: The Scarlet Dragons are 2-0, and Snowberger is batting .750. Coach A.J. Hoenstine’s quote: “Griffin had a fantastic year last year and has been picking up right where he left off. He’s been doing big things in the weight room, because he knows we’ll be ...

Young delivers for Hollidaysburg

Name: Carson Young School: Hollidaysburg Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Ice hockey Athlete of the week achievement: Young scored two third-period goals and had an assist to help Hollidaysburg edge Central Cambria, 5-3, in the Laurel Mountain Hockey League semifinals Season update: Young has 12 goals and 11 assists for the 16-3 Golden Tigers, who play State College in the title game at Johnstown’s First Summit Bank Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial tonight at 7:30 p.m. Coach Cory Reed’s quote: “Carson is an outstanding player and has been all year. He’s a solid ...

BG junior emerges as leader

Name: Sarah Geishauser School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Geishauser scored a game-high 22 points and had five rebounds, five assists and four steals in a 56-43 victory over Bishop Canevin in the first round of the PIAA Class 1A basketball playoffs. Season update: Geishauser is averaging 10.0 points, 3.0 steals, 2.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game for BG, which will play Otto-Eldred in the PIAA second round on Wednesday. Coach Kristi Kaack’s quote: “Sarah has stepped into a big role for us this ...

Semelsberger shines in fourth

Name: Easton Semelsberger School: Penn Cambria Age: 17 Grade: Junior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Semelsberger connected on three 3-pointers in the final five minutes of the game, including the go-ahead shot with 1:32 left, to help Penn Cambria beat Yough, 61-53, in the first round of the PIAA Class 3A basketball playoffs. He finished with six 3-pointers for 18 points. Season update: Semelsberger is averaging 8.7 points and 3.5 assists per game for the Panthers, who will play Steel Valley in the PIAA second round on Wednesday. Coach Jim Ronan’s ...

Crossman strong as PC leader

Name: Abby Crossman School: Penn Cambria Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Crossman scored a game-high 24 points in a 54-25 win over Somerset in the District 5-6 Class 4A championship game. Season update: Crossman is averaging 14.5 points per game and 7.7 rebounds per game to go with 3.5 steals and 5.0 blocks per game. Coach Keith Saleme’s quote: “Abby has done a fabulous job this year leading our team in scoring. I am so proud of how Abby has stepped up and accepted a leadership role this season.” Favorite teacher: Mrs. ...

McMullen’s dedication noticed

Name: Hunter McMullen School: Central Cambria Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Swimming Athlete of the week achievement: McMullen led the Red Devils to their second straight District 6 Class 2A team title by winning the 100-yard backstroke and finishing second in the 50-yard freestyle. He was also part of the winning 200 free relay and second-place 200 medley relay. Season update: McMullen’s top times are 58.11 seconds in the 100 backstroke and 22.63 in the 50 free. Coach Amy Haycisak’s quote: “Hunter is an incredible athlete. His dedication to the sport and hard work ...