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Name: Sienna Kirsch
School: Cambria Heights
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Kirsch scored 17 points in a 60-54 overtime win over Homer-Center, 10 points in a setback to United, 29 points in a 60-30 win over Conemaugh Valley and 20 points in a 42-33 win over Conemaugh Township.
Season update: Kirsch is averaging 21.3 points per game, 8.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 4.6 steals while shooting 50% from the field. Heights is 10-9.
Coach Isaac Vescovi's quote: "Sienna is a true two-way player. She consistently powers our offense while also defending the other team's best player. She leads the team in rebounds and helps break the opposing team's press. She set the tone for our season early and is responsible for so much of our success.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. Vescovi
Favorite subject: Anatomy
Favorite movie: "Anyone But You''
Favorite food: Crab legs
Favorite song: "Rich Baby Daddy'' by Drake
Outside interests: Hanging out with my friend, Meghan, and shopping
Favorite professional team: New York Liberty
Favorite college team: Iowa
Pro athlete most admired: Sabrina Ionescu
Best athlete I ever competed against: Clairton's Lyanna Wade
Most influential person on my athletic career: My pap, parents and older brother, Evan
Proudest athletic achievement: Placing in districts for the high jump
How I got my start in basketball: Going to Basketball Breakfast Club every morning with Jill McConnell
Future goal: Play basketball at the next level