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Name: Brayden Haney
School: Claysburg-Kimmel
Age: 16
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Haney was the leading scorer in all three of Claysburg-Kimmel's wins in the past week over Moshannon Valley (23 points), Rockwood (18 points) and Northern Bedford (25 points). The three wins clinched Claysburg-Kimmel's first winning season in four decades.
Season update: Haney came into Friday night's game averaging 16.5 points per game to lead the Bulldogs, who were 13-8 and in line to host a District 6 Class 2A quarterfinal playoff game going into Monday's contest against Juniata Valley.
Coach Mike Harris' quote: "Brayden is a hard worker, who is extremely competitive and demands the best out of himself every day. He is starting to come into his own, and it's great to see the change in him as the season progresses.''
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Gresko
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "6 Underground''
Favorite food: Jersey Mike's cheesesteak
Favorite song: "Yes Indeed'' by Lil Baby and Drake
Outside interests: Baseball
Favorite professional team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite college team: Notre Dame
Pro athlete most admired: Steph Curry
Best athlete I ever competed against: Southern Fulton's Ethan Melllott
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the Sideline Cancer game with my teammates
How I got my start in basketball: Watching my sister play when I was younger
Future goal: Play college basketball