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Name: Lydia Worthing
School: Bellwood-Antis
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Volleyball
Athlete of the week achievement: Worthing propelled Bellwood-Antis to a 2-0 start by recording 11 kills and three blocks in a sweep of Northern Bedford and registering 16 kills and four blocks in a four-set win over Tussey Mountain.
Season update: Worthing has 27 kills, seven blocks and 23 digs in Bellwood's two matches.
Coach Jannell McKinney's quote: "Lydia isn't just a great athlete on the court, she is also a true team player and leader. Each year she works extremely hard to not only improve herself, but also improve her teammates. On the court, she is a versatile player and is just as driven to excel on defense as she is at the net.''
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Flarend
Favorite subject: Chemistry
Favorite movie: "Step Brothers''
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite song: "Ultralight Beam'' by Kanye
Outside interests: "I love to paint, bake and read.''
Favorite professional team: Savannah Bananas
Favorite college team: Penn State women's volleyball
Pro athlete most admired: Serena Williams or Simone Biles
Best athlete I ever competed against: Tyrone's Jaida Parker
Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom
Proudest athletic achievement: Retaining district champion status two years in a row for volleyball
How I got my start in volleyball: "It was the first sport I played when I quit gymnastics after eight years in seventh grade, and I've loved it ever since.''
Future goal: "I really want to make it to districts this year for volleyball and possibly even states in basketball.''