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Name: Lucy Stanek
School: Hollidaysburg Area
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Volleyball
Athlete of the week achievement: Stanek helped lead Hollidaysburg to the Gold Division championship in the Saint Francis University Tournament. She also had 11 kills in a four-set win over Tyrone and had eight kills in a win over Clearfield.
Season update: Stanek has 59 kills, 14 aces, five blocks and 60 digs. She also has a +.208 hitting percentage.
Coach Dean Grenfell's quote: "Lucy has been meeting and exceeding expectations all season. We're so excited to watch her and our team continue to grow together throughout the season.''
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Watt
Favorite subject: AP Environmental Science
Favorite movie: "Tangled''
Favorite food: Mac and cheese
Favorite song: "Night Changes'' by One Direction
Outside interests: Art, baking
Favorite professional team: Steelers
Favorite college team: Nebraska women's volleyball
Athlete most admired: Madi Kubik
Best athlete I ever competed against: Altoona's Sydney Stroup
Most influential person on my athletic career: Mike Kraft
Proudest athletic achievement: Competing at AAU Nationals with my club team
How I got my start in volleyball: YMCA clinics with Sen Thach
Future goal: "Have fun while improving on the rest of my academic and athletic career.''