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Name: Hailey DeGol
School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
Age: 15
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Soccer
Athlete of the week achievement: DeGol scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Cambria Heights. Earlier in the week, she scored a goal in a 2-0 win over Bald Eagle Area and had two goals and an assist for the Lady Marauders in a 4-1 triumph over Philipsburg-Osceola.
Season update: DeGol has eight goals and five assists for BG, which is now 8-0.
Coach Joe DeLeo's quote: "We knew from the beginning she was extremely talented with both her foot skills and speed. Last year, we played her out of her natural position as we needed help in center midfield. She accepted the challenge graciously, and excelled in midfield. This year she is playing forward again, and she has taken her game to the next level."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Shaw
Favorite subject: Chemistry
Favorite movie: "Interstellar"
Favorite food: Homemade pizza
Favorite song: "Hotel California" by The Eagles
Outside interests: Snowboarding, hunting, traveling
Favorite professional team: FC Barcelona
Favorite college team: Pitt women's soccer
Pro athlete most admired: Lionel Messi
Best athlete I ever competed against: Players from club teams
Most influential person on my athletic career: "Coach Marc Frye for creating my love for the game and providing opportunities to play at the highest level I can, as well as Coach Travis DiLeo for pushing me to perfect my skills and get to the next level in my career."
Proudest athletic achievement: Jefferson Cup National Champions
How I got my start in soccer: Team Energy with Coach Marc Frye
Future goal: To play soccer in college