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Name: Cami Burkett
School: Portage
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Track and field
Athlete of the week achievement: Burkett won the 100- and 200-meter dashes at the Bill Wilt Memorial Invitational at United High School and posted her best 200 time of the year to date. Earlier in the week, Burkett won the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes for Portage in victories over River Valley and Homer-Center.
Season update: Portage is undefeated in dual meets and Burkett has the best time in the Mirror's Honor Roll in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes.
Coach Lance Hudak's quote: "Cami is a physical specimen. An explosive, powerful athlete who continues to mature as a runner and refine her craft. A commitment to the weight room and the fundamentals of sprinting has resulted in blazing times and an extremely bright future on the track. We're Portage proud of Cami's accomplishments both athletically and academically."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Slanoc
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Pitch Perfect"
Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo
Favorite song: Any song by Taylor Swift
Outside interests: Walking my dog and hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Pitt
Pro athlete most admired: Kenny Pickett
Best athlete I ever competed against: Conemaugh Township's Izzy Slezak
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents, Amy and Jeremy
Proudest athletic achievement: Placing seventh in the state in the 200-meter dash as a sophomore
How I got my start in track and field: "I have always been told I was fast, so I thought I'd try it in junior high, and I ended up liking it."
Future goal: Placing in the 100- and 200-meter dashes at states.