Name: Kira Trexler

School: Central

Age: 17

Grade: Junior

Sport: Soccer

Athlete of the week achievement: Trexler scored the game-winning goal for Central in overtime in a 2-1 win over Bellefonte, which came into that game 10-1-1. She also scored the Lady Dragons’ only goal in a 1-0 win over Philipsburg-Osceola, and she had a goal and an assist in a 4-2 Central win over Huntingdon.

Season update: Central is 10-4. To date, Trexler has scored 10 goals and has eight assists with more than 900 touches on the ball, 250 steals/recoveries, 423 passes and leads the team with 52 passes that have led to a goal or a shot on goal.

Coach Randy Trexler’s quote: “Kira’s best attributes are her vision on the field and touch on the ball. She has been described by other coaches as a ‘sniper passer/finisher’ and I would absolutely agree with that based on many remarkable passes to set others up for success.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Buynack

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “Rio”

Favorite food: Chicken nuggets with Chick-fil-a sauce

Favorite song: “Heartache on the Dance Floor” by Jon Pardi

Outside interests: Camping, boating and spending time with family and friends

Favorite professional team: Barcelona

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: US women’s national team’s Sophia Smith

Best athlete I ever competed against: Bishop Guilfoyle graduate Lainey Farabaugh

Most influential person on my athletic career: “My dad.”

Proudest athletic achievement: “Scoring a goal for my school team in the 2022 District 6 championship game.”

How I got my start in soccer: “AYSO when I was 5 and playing with my brothers.”

Future goal: “Graduate, go to college, raise a family and travel the world while serving God.”