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Name: Morgan Ruggery
School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
Age: 15
Grade: Freshman
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Ruggery scored 20 points, including two free throws in the final seconds, to seal BG's 46-42 win over Williamsburg in the District 6 Class 1A championship game while also playing tough defense on Lady Pirates senior Ayla Hileman.
Season update: Ruggery is averaging 12.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.4 steals per game. She's also shooting 35.9 percent from 3-point range.
Coach Kristi Kaack's quote: "Morgan is playing beyond her freshman age and has shown an enormous amount of growth this season. She leads by example and raises the level of play for those around her daily. She's an extremely well-rounded player who can score in different ways, guard multiple positions and rebound on either end of the floor."
Favorite teachers: Mrs. Conrad, Mr. Tressler
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Top Gun"
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "Hey Driver" by Zach Bryan
Outside interests: Spending time with friends and family
Favorite professional team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Kobe Bryant
Best athlete I ever competed against: Bishop McCort's Gianna Gallucci
Most influential person on my athletic career: "My parents, Tony and Krista."
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 championship
How I got my start in basketball: "I started playing in second grade at the Summit and YMCA."
Future goal: Win a state championship and attend college