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Name: Jude Haigh
School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Haigh led the way with 17 points, including 11 in the pivotal third quarter, to lead BG over Hollidaysburg, 64-41, at the Jaffa Shrine.
Season update: Haigh is averaging 18 points, four rebounds and three assists per game for the 10-2 Marauders.
Coach Ryan Lestochi's quote: "Jude is a straight-up competitor. He's ready for any challenge, and no one out-works the kid. He's a basketball junkie and is eager to learn. He's had a successful career so far, and we believe his best is yet to come. We love coaching him.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. Tressler
Favorite subject: Catholic Discipleship
Favorite movie: "Interstellar''
Favorite food: Eggs
Favorite song: "I'm Shipping up to Boston'' by Dropkick Murphys
Outside interests: Hanging out with friends and family
Favorite professional team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Favorite college team: Notre Dame
Pro athlete most admired:
Russell Westbrook
Best athlete I ever competed against: La Lumiere's Darius Adams
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents (Joe and Sherri), brother Patrick and my coaches
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the LHAC championship and scoring 1,000 points
How I got my start in basketball: "I've been playing basketball since I was a little kid because my dad is a college coach and my older siblings played basketball growing up.''
Future goal: To win the LHAC, District 6 and state championships this year