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Name: McKenna Black
School: Claysburg-Kimmel
Age: 16
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Softball
Athlete of the week achievement: Black went 6-for-12 with four home runs, nine RBIs and six runs in victories over Berlin Brothersvalley, Moshannon Valley, Fannett-Metal and Southern Huntingdon. Her grand slam was key in an 8-3 win over Southern Huntingdon.
Season update: Black is hitting .423 (22-for-52) with six homers, four doubles, 25 RBIs and 18 runs for the 15-1 Lady Bulldogs.
Coach Mike Barbarini's quote: "McKenna is a talented young athlete with a great work ethic and has leadership ability. She is one of the best catchers in the state.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. Walter
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "After''
Favorite food: Chick-fil-A
Favorite song: "Tourniquet'' by Zach Bryan
Outside interests: Cheerleading, hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: UCLA
Pro athlete most admired: Paige Halstead
Best athlete I ever competed against: Central Cambria's Kami Kamzik
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad
Proudest athletic achievement: Making the PIAA final four last season
How I got my start in softball: "My mom and dad signed me up for little league with I was 5.''
Future goal: To become a radiologist and play softball in college