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Name: Owen Dombrosky
School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Baseball
Athlete of the week achievement: Dombrosky went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and two runs, and he threw one shutout inning in a 16-4 win over Juniata Valley in the District 6 1A quarterfinals. He then went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs while earning the victory with four-plus innings pitched in an 11-6 win over Williamsburg in the semifinals.
Season update: Dombrosky is hitting .429 with one home run, 19 RBIs and 26 hits. He has five pitching wins with 45 strikeouts and threw a no-hitter this season.
Coach Tommy Williams' quote: "Owen has been a pleasure to coach over the years. He plays every position, nothing rattles him and is a leader out there.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. Kalos
Favorite subject: Anatomy
Favorite movie: "21 Jump Street''
Favorite food: Steak
Outside interests: Lifting, hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Baltimore Orioles
Favorite college team: Pitt Panthers
Pro athlete most admired: Manny Machado
Best athlete I ever competed against: Altoona's Evan Alwine
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Dennis Dombrosky
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the Ron Fiochetta Scholarship Award this year
How I got my start in baseball: T-ball at the YMCA
Future goal: Be a physician