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Name: Sydney Lear
School: Hollidaysburg Area
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Lear scored 20 points in both a victory over Tyrone and Clearfield to help Hollidaysburg stay on top in the Mountain League.
Season update: Hollidaysburg is 14-0 and holds the top seed in District 6 Class 5A.
Coach Deanna Jubeck's quote: "Sydney is the true definition of a hard-working athlete. She puts in the time to improving her game and works hard daily with a purpose. She is an outstanding role model for our younger players, showing them that hard work pays off."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Clever
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: "Christmas Vacation"
Favorite food: Crab legs
Favorite song: "Waiting for Never" by Post Malone
Outside interests: Lifting
Favorite professional team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Steph Curry
Best athlete I ever competed against: South Fayette's Maddie Webber
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Brad
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning an AAU national championship with Purple Fever Hoops
How I got my start in basketball: Started playing with my friends in fourth grade at Jewish Memorial Center.
Future goal: Finish my degree in business sports management and have a successful basketball career at Lock Haven University.