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Name: Luke Repko
School: Bishop Carroll Catholic
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Repko scored 24 points in a District 6 Class 1A quarterfinal win at Portage, and he followed that with 36 points in a semifinal victory at Conemaugh Valley.
Season update: Repko is averaging 24.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 5.1 steals per game for the Huskies, who will play Williamsburg in the district final on Wednesday.
Coach Cosie Aliquo's quote: "Luke has been a huge part of our Bishop Carroll basketball program for four years. He has been a great leader, not only on the court, but off the court. He has been a part of two District 6 titles. Luke comes to practice or the game ready to play. He will leave Bishop Carroll, as not only one of the top basketball players, but also one of the best athletes.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. Seymour (Spanish)
Favorite subject: Accounting
Favorite movie: "Major League''
Favorite food: Chicken quesadillas
Favorite song: "Brand New Man'' by Brooks & Dunn
Outside interests: Hunting, fishing, golfing and hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Dallas Cowboys
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Tyrese Maxey
Best athlete I ever competed against: Penn Cambria's Garrett Harrold
Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom, dad, Nana and Coach Cosie
Proudest athletic achievement: Scoring 1,000 points and winning D6 in basketball freshman and sophomore years
How I got my start in basketball: Started playing in first grade at All Saints Catholic School
Future goal: Make it to the state playoffs, go to college and major in sports management