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Name: Madison Ostinowsky

School: Bishop Carroll Catholic

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Ostinowsky had 20 points, 14 assists, five rebounds and six steals in a 71-48 win over Somerset and delivered 25 points, seven assists and seven rebounds in a 67-56 win over Richland.

Season update: Ostinowsky is averaging 14 points, four rebounds, six assists and five steals per game.

Coach Chris DeGol's quote: "Madison is a captain who is very dedicated, hard-working and an unselfish player. As a four-year starter, her knowledge for our system and the game is like having a coach on the floor. Her skill set allows us to move her all over the floor offensively and defensively to be a play-maker. She is a great basketball player and an even better person. I'm excited to watch her success now and in the future.''

Favorite teacher: Mr. Graffte

Favorite subject: Computer programming

Favorite movie: "Bridesmaids''

Favorite food: Italian wedding soup

Favorite song: "Ivy'' by Frank Ocean

Outside interests: Programming, playing piano

Favorite professional team: Boston Celtics

Favorite college team: Duke

Pro athlete most admired: Luka Doncic

Best athlete I ever competed against: Forest Hills' Jordyn Smith

Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents

Proudest athletic achievement: "Winning District 6 as a starter my freshman year.''

How I got my start in basketball: First grade co-ed league at the YPCC in Ebensburg

Future goal: Attend college and pursue an engineering career

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