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Name: Claire Piper
School: Altoona
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Gymnastics
Athlete of the week achievement: Piper helped Altoona win the Central PA Gymnastics League and finished second in the all-around. Piper won the vault and the floor. Earlier in the week, Piper helped Altoona defeat Bellefonte, and she won the all-around, vault and floor.
Season update: Altoona went 10-0 in the regular season, and Piper was the top point-scorer for the Lady Lions throughout the year. Altoona will travel next Saturday to compete in the Pennsylvania Classic State Gymnastics Meet in Moon.
Coach Mark Biseli's quote: "Claire Piper is one of the most talented athletes I have had the privilege to work with. Claire not only performs under pressure, she is a dedicated worker and a team leader.''
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Dumm
Favorite subject: Chemistry/Biology
Favorite movie: "La La Land''
Favorite food: Brownies
Favorite song: "Finally Free'' by Joshua Bassett
Outside interests: Theater
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Ragan Smith
Best athlete I ever competed against: Bellefonte's Faye Dubin
Most influential person on my athletic career: Lindsey Edwards
Proudest athletic achievement: Making the Pa. Level 7 National Team
How I got my start in gymnastics: "My preschool best friend brought me to a 'Bring a Friend Night' when I was 5.
Future goal: To make history with the new acro and tumbling team at Duquesne University and become a physical therapist