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Name: Easton Semelsberger
School: Penn Cambria
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Semelsberger connected on three 3-pointers in the final five minutes of the game, including the go-ahead shot with 1:32 left, to help Penn Cambria beat Yough, 61-53, in the first round of the PIAA Class 3A basketball playoffs. He finished with six 3-pointers for 18 points.
Season update: Semelsberger is averaging 8.7 points and 3.5 assists per game for the Panthers, who will play Steel Valley in the PIAA second round on Wednesday.
Coach Jim Ronan's quote: "Easton has the ability to take us to another level like he did against Yough. He is such a talented player with a great will to win. When he gets hot, he just doesn't stop. His work ethic is unreal and just wants to win. Easton knows the game inside and out and gives me great input during the game, which is one of the key components of our success.''
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Smith
Favorite subject: Chemistry
Favorite movie: "The Case For Christ"
Favorite food: Pepperoni rolls from IVP
Favorite song: "First Things First"
Outside interests: Spending time with family, friends, my girlfriend Lilly, fishing and lifting.
Favorite professional team: Lakers
Favorite college team: North Carolina
Pro athlete most admired: Tim Tebow
Best athlete I ever competed against: Paxton Kling
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning back-to-back District 6 championships
How I got my start in basketball: My dad
Future goal: Attend college and get a promising career