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Name: Tatum Laughard
School: Bishop Carroll Catholic
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Laughard scored a game-high 33 points in Bishop Carroll's 74-73 overtime win over Johnstown. She also contributed five points in a 44-38 win over Huntingdon.
Season update: Laughard is averaging 12 points and 2.5 steals per game for the Lady Huskies, who are now 11-11.
Coach Erika Strittmatter's quote: "Tatum is one of the most resilient and hardworking players I have had the privilege of coaching. She is a quiet leader who has brought unity and accountability to our program. Tatum is a dedicated athlete who is always striving to be the best she can be for her teammates and push everyone to the next level. I am very blessed to have Tatum as one of my senior captains.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. Howard
Favorite subject: Chemistry
Favorite movie: "Ten Things I Hate About You''
Favorite food: Ice cream
Favorite song: "More Than My Hometown'' by Morgan Wallen
Outside interests: Working out, reading, running, hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Phoenix Suns
Favorite college team: Duke
Athlete most admired: Caitlin Clark or Devin Booker
Best athlete I ever competed against: Bishop McCort's Gianna Gallucci
Most influential person on my athletic career: My pap (Doug Knapic) and mom (Jaime Laughard)
Proudest athletic achievement: Beating Johnstown in my last home game
How I got my start in basketball: Grew up surrounded by the sport
Future goal: Go to college and become a sports dietician for a college or pro team