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Name: Kihlee Noel
School: Altoona Area
Age: 16
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Track and field
Athlete of the week achievement: Noel won the shot put and discus in a win over Harrisburg. She placed second in the shot and third in the discus at the Lock Haven Invitational, and she leads the Mirror's Track Honor Roll in both of those events.
Season update: Noel's personal record in shot put is 38 feet, 2.5 inches (a new sophomore record for the Lady Lions) and in the discus it is 112 feet, 7 inches.
Coach Paula Foreman's quote: "Kihlee continues to show improvement and growth in her throwing and most recently broke the sophomore record in shot, a record held since 1993. She has been working hard with throws coach Jeff Shultz to improve her technique and reach the goals she has set for herself this year. Her commitment to improvement is commendable and as a sophomore she has the opportunity to do some big things in the future."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Hogan
Favorite subject: Chemistry
Favorite movie: "Waves"
Favorite food: Chipotle
Favorite song: "White Ferrari" by Frank Ocean
Outside interests: Golfing and weightlifting
Favorite professional team: Baltimore Ravens
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Olympian Michelle Carter
Best athlete I ever competed against: Richland's Sasha Garnett
Most influential person on my athletic career: Coach Macklin
Proudest athletic achievement: Making it to the state championship meet as a freshman
How I got my start in track and field: "The junior high coach, Mrs. Negri, said she thought I would be good at it."
Future goal: To compete in college at the Division I or Division II level in track and field