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Name: Brooke Bednarski
School: Portage Area
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Bednarski was named MVP of the Portage Art Burkett Memorial Tournament. She scored 12 points in a 48-14 rout of Claysburg-Kimmel in the opener, and she scored all 12 of her points in the third quarter of a 55-41 win over Penn Cambria in the final.
Season update: Bednarski is averaging 12 points per game for the 2-0 Lady Mustangs.
Coach Lance Hudak's quote: "Brooke is a coach's dream. The epitome of a teammate who will do whatever is asked of her to ensure Lady Mustang success. Extremely athletic and skilled, she can play both guard or forward positions giving us so many more options both offensively and defensively. Humble, driven, kind -- a beautiful soul from a wonderful family.''
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Kenny
Favorite subject: Science
Favorite movie: "Mamma Mia!''
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite song: "Off My Mind'' by Joe P
Outside interests: Reading, playing other sports, spending time with family and friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Michael Jordan
Best athlete I ever competed against: Williamsburg's Jayla Woodruff
Most influential person on my athletic career: Parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 championship and making it to the final four in the state last year
How I got my start in basketball: "I joined Coach Hudak's kindergarten basketball team.''
Future goal: Attend college, pursue a career in criminal profiling and continue my athletic career.