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Stolarski’s dedication pays off

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Name: Josh Stolarski

School: Penn Cambria

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Track and field

Athlete of the week achievement: Stolarski won the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes in the Class 2A division of the Altoona Mountain Lion Classic and was named the Coach Bill Reimer Class 2A Outstanding Performer. He also won the 100, 200 and 800 in a tri-meet with Forest Hills and Somerset.

Season update: He leads the Mirror track honor roll in the 200 (21.91) and the 400 (48.58)

Coach Todd Niebauer's quote: "Josh has been running some good times this year and is very dedicated to track. I imagine he will carry that momentum into districts and states.''

Favorite teacher: Mr. Spiecher

Favorite subject: Physics

Favorite movie: "No Country for Old Men"

Favorite food: Chicken and rice

Favorite song: "Meet the Grahams" by Kendrick Lamar

Outside interests: Shoe collector

Favorite professional team: Savannah Bananas

Favorite college team: LSU

Pro athlete most admired: Kobe Bryant

Best athlete I ever competed against: Maryland's Quincy Wilson of Bullis School

Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom, Marianne

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the PIAA Class 2A championship in the 400 as a junior.

How I got my start in track and field: "I got sick of my baseball coach one day as a kid and went over to the track and started running."

Future goal: Run in college, maybe compete for a pro team.

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