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Name: Alexis Lovrich
School: Bellwood-Antis
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Track and field
Athlete of the week achievement: Lovrich was named the Outstanding Runner at the Inter-County Conference Track and Field Championships after winning the 800-, 1600- and 3200-meter runs. The Lady Blue Devils won the team title.
Season update: Lovrich will compete in the District 6 Class 2A Championships this Tuesday and Wednesday.
Coach Jennifer Soisson's quote: "Lexi is not just an incredible athlete, but an overall awesome human being. She always puts the team above herself. Lexi is hard-working, focused and a huge motivator of the team. She is a humble leader, on and off the track. She recently broke the school record in the 3200, and it was a highlight for our team this season. The way every single teammate erupted in cheers for her is a testament to the team player she is.''
Favorite teacher: Senora Smith
Favorite subject: Eighth period study hall with Mrs. Elder and Miss April
Favorite movie: "Jaws''
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "Sun to Me'' by Zach Bryan
Outside interests: Reading, spending time with friends, swimming, playing bocce
Favorite professional team: Steelers
Favorite college team: Pitt
Athlete most admired: Ellen Crook
Best athlete I ever competed against: Juniata Valley's Morgan Hess
Most influential person on my athletic career: "My dad, because he always believes in me more than anyone, and my mom for supporting me no matter what.''
Proudest athletic achievement: Breaking the Bellwood-Antis 3200 record
How I got my start in track and field: "When I broke my school's eighth grade record, I started to just go for runs and liking it in seventh.''
Future goal: "I want to be able to compete (in running) in PSACs at IUP, and I want to be the best person I can be and just look back and be proud of everything with no regrets.''