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Name: Lexi McLanahan
School: Hollidaysburg
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Volleyball
Athlete of the week achievement: McLanahan helped Hollidaysburg sweep Bald Eagle Area in the District 6 Class 3A girls volleyball championship game.
Season update: The 14-2 Lady Tigers will host Greencastle-Antrim, the District 3 third-place finisher, tonight at 7 p.m.
Coach Dean Grenfell's quote: "Especially in the district championship game, she's been the core of the back row. She's the reason our offense runs as well as it does and is as dynamic as it is. Watching her grow from her freshman year to now, not only as a player but a leader of our team, she's been instrumental to the success the program has had since her time here."
Favorite teacher: Ms. Jubeck
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: "High School Musical 3"
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite song: "Run this Town" by Jay-Z
Outside interests: Skiing and hanging out with my family and friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Nebraska
Pro athlete most admired: Penn State graduate Kendall White
Best athlete I ever competed against: Philipsburg-Osceola's Reese Hazelton
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Sean
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning districts twice
How I got my start in volleyball: "I played at the YMCA in fourth grade."
Future goal: To play volleyball in college