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Name: Easton Semelsberger
School: Penn Cambria
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Semelsberger was named the MVP of the Central Cambria Ron Davidson Roundball Classic. He scored 18 points in a 75-47 win over Cambria Heights, and he had 19 points in a 64-53 win over host Central Cambria.
Season update: Semelsberger is averaging 18.5 points per game for the 2-0 Panthers.
Coach Jim Ronan's quote: "Easton has been one of our big moment players for the past three seasons. He loves the big stage and is a great team player. He has been so instrumental in our success over the past three years. He loves competing and making his teammates better.''
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Burlingame
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "The Case for Christ''
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "Tremble'' by Amanda Cook
Outside interests: Fishing, bowfishing, lifting, baseball, spending time with family, friends and girlfriend, Lily, and going to church
Favorite professional team: Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Tim Tebow
Best athlete I ever competed against: Steel Valley's Makhai Valentine
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad
Proudest athletic achievement: Back-to-back District 6 titles and making it to the final four in the PIAA basketball championships
How I got my start in basketball: "Playing in the backyard with my family.''
Future goal: Attend a four-year college and become a teacher