Name: Elsey Kephart

School: Hollidaysburg

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Volleyball

Athlete of the week achievement: Kephart led Hollidaysburg to a season-opening championship in the Forest Hills Kick-Off Tournament where the Lady Tigers went 7-1 in pool play. Hollidaysburg defeated Tyrone, West Shamokin and West Branch in the playoffs to win the title.

Season update: Hollidaysburg got its season off to a good start after winning District 6 Class 3A title last season.

Coach Dean Grenfell’s quote: “Without her game play and emotional leadership, we do not win that tournament.”

Favorite teacher: Miss Jubeck

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “Smokey and the Bandit”

Favorite food: Doughnuts

Favorite song: “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore

Outside interests: Learning about occupational therapy and anatomy

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Penguins

Favorite college team: Wisconsin

Pro athlete most admired: Jake Guentzel

Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Bill

Proudest athletic achievement: Going on an eight-point service run in the Forest Hills tournament.

How I got my start in volleyball: Started in a rec league in fourth grade.

Future goal: “I want to become an occupational therapist, specializing in working with children.”