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Name: Bella Francona
School: Claysburg-Kimmel
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Softball
Athlete of the week achievement: Francona went 7-for-9 in two playoff wins with two triples, two doubles, five RBIs, five runs and two stolen bases.
Season update: Francona is hitting .528 with four home runs and 35 RBIs. She has six doubles and six triples and scored 34 runs for the 21-1 Lady Bulldogs, who play West Branch in the District 6 Class 1A final on Wednesday.
Coach Mike Barbarini's quote: "Bella is an athlete that works hard to better herself. She is a leader that leads by example, and her motor is always in full gear.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. C
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Hunger Games''
Favorite food: Chicken tenders
Favorite song: "Where the Wild Things Are'' by Luke Combs
Outside interests: Fishing
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Caitlin Clark
Best athlete I ever competed against: Glendale's Maddie Peterson
Most influential person on my athletic career: Ronette Claar
Proudest athletic achievement: District 6 championships
How I got my start in softball: Playing T-ball
Future goal: Play softball in college