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Name: Lanee Berkhimer
School: Central
Age: 16
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Cross country
Athlete of the week achievement: Berkhimer won the District 6 Class 1A individual cross country championship with a time of 19:45.6.
Season update: Berkhimer will compete in Hershey at the PIAA championships on Saturday.
Coach Lacey Ceschini's quote: "She came into the season absolutely ready for district competition right out of the gate. Her and her father (Matt) work really hard. They have an exercise routine that's beyond anything I could ever prescribe for her. So, she comes in prepared, and maintains herself and her dedication to the sport throughout the entire season. She doesn't let off the gas for a second."
Favorite teacher: Mr and Mrs. Garwood
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Miracle on Ice"
Favorite food: Peanut butter
Outside interests: Reading, being outside, spending time with family and going to church
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Steve Prefontaine
Best athlete I ever competed against: Forest Hills graduate Delaney Dumm
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Matt
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 championship two years in a row and going to states.
How I got my start in cross country: "I did a local fun run and have loved it ever since."
Future goal: "Get a little faster and keep improving."