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Name: Makenna Weimert
School: Hollidaysburg Area
Age: 15
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Weimert delivered 20 points in a 59-22 win over Tyrone, 12 points in a 53-46 victory over Central Cambria and 17 points in a 47-36 win over Huntingdon.
Season update: Weimert averages 10.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game for the unbeaten Lady Tigers.
Coach Deanna Jubeck's quote: "Makenna is an all-around game changer who provides a ton of energy to our team. She is a versatile player who can score in a variety of ways. She plays hard on both ends of the court, is scrappy and is an excellent rebounder.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. James
Favorite movie: "The Hunger Games''
Favorite food: Chicken
Favorite song: "Practice'' by Drake
Outside interests: Volleyball
Favorite professional team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Michael Jordan
Best athlete I ever competed against: Altoona's Lanie Wilt
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning volleyball and basketball District 6 championships
How I got my start in basketball: My Lady Tigers elementary basketball team
Future goal: To make it farther in the state playoffs than last year