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Name: Jayla Woodruff
School: Williamsburg
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Woodruff contributed 11 points and eight rebounds in a 56-31 win over Northern Bedford in the Inter-County Conference semifinals, and she had nine points and 10 rebounds in a 51-48 win over Bellwood-Antis in the title game. She shot 50 percent from the field in the two games.
Season update: Woodruff averages 13.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game for the 23-1 Lady Blue Pirates.
Coach Amy Hileman's quote: "Jayla is such a versatile player and is a threat inside and out, and on both sides of the floor. A four-year starter for us, she is a tough competitor and has really grown into a leader on the team. She is having a great senior year.''
Favorite teacher: Miss Meadows
Favorite subject: Art
Favorite movie: "Bee Movie''
Favorite food: Seafood
Favorite song: "No One'' by Alicia Keys
Outside interests: Hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: New York Liberty
Favorite college team: South Carolina Gamecocks
Pro athlete most admired: Aliyah Boston
Best athlete I ever competed against: Northumberland Christian's Emily Garvin
Most influential person on my athletic career: "My dad and coaches.''
Proudest athletic achievement: Making it to the PIAA final four last season
How I got my start in basketball: "I started playing in elementary school.''
Future goal: Be successful and live a happy life