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Name: Cami Burkett
School: Portage Area
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Track and field
Athlete of the week achievement: Burkett won the District 6 Class 2A championship in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes. She ran the 100 in 12.57 and broke her own school record in the 200 with a time of 25.66.
Season update: Burkett leads the Mirror's track and field honor roll in both the 100 (12.23) and the 200 (26.66) and will compete in both events at this week's PIAA championships.
Coach Lance Hudak's quote: "Cami's performance this week was extraordinary. As a returning champion in both the 100 and 200, there was a ton of pressure to back those titles up. She took care of business in a big way, literally running away with both gold medals in her senior farewell. She's worked for this. She's earned it, and she deserves every accolade she receives. We are so proud of her accomplishments as a Lady Mustang and can't wait to see the success she achieves as a Bucknell Bison."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Kenny
Favorite subject: Biology
Favorite movie: "La La Land"
Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo
Favorite song: Anything by Taylor Swift
Outside interests: Spending time with family and friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Pitt
Pro athlete most admired: Kenny Pickett
Best athlete I ever competed against: Izzy Slezak from Conemaugh Township
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents, Amy and Jeremy, and my friends
Proudest athletic achievement: "Advancing to the PIAA meet in all four of my high school years."
How I got my start in track and field: "When I was younger, I was fast, and it led to me eventually running in track."
Future goal: Have a successful year at Bucknell academically and athletically