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Name: Madison Kennedy
School: Central
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Softball, track and field
Athlete of the week achievement: Kennedy had two RBIs and was the winning pitcher, striking out 10, in Central softball's win over Tyrone. She then had three hits, three RBIs and a home run in a win over Johnstown. Later in the week, she won the javelin event with a throw of 118 feet, 4 inches at the Giant Eagle Invitational for the Central track and field team.
Season update: Kennedy is hitting .545 with five RBIs and is 2-0 in the pitching circle with 16 strikeouts.
Coach Jonathan Burkett's quote: "Madison is a four-year starter for us and is a hard-working athlete who supports her teammates in any way she can."
Coach Blake Over's quote: "Her throw was pretty incredible. It was only her second-ever track meet. She's still really new to the sport and is already throwing at a very high level. She's a great athlete, and we're all excited to see what she can do this year."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Swackhamer
Favorite subject: Physics
Favorite movie: "The Fantastic Beasts" series
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite song: "Memory Lane" by Old Dominion
Outside interests: Playing saxophone, snowboarding, hiking and spending time with friends and family
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Haley Cruse
Best athlete I ever competed against: Bellefonte graduate Lexi Rogers
Most influential person on my athletic career: My father, Dwight Kennedy
Proudest athletic achievement: "I was awarded first-team all-state for softball and placing third in javelin at the Altoona Igloo Invitational, which was my first time competing for track and field."
How I got my start in softball: "In third grade, my older sister convinced me to join youth softball with her."
How I got my start in track and field: "Track coaches Over and Novella asked me to join track my senior year."
Future goal: Place in districts for javelin and compete in the District 6 championship in softball. Attend Penn State and get a degree in Aerospace Engineering.