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Name: Sophia O'Dea
School: Altoona Area
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Soccer
Athlete of the week achievement: O'Dea had two goals in a 4-1 win over Williamsport, a goal and two assists in a 4-2 win over DuBois and had two assists for the Lady Lions in a 12-0 victory over Central Dauphin East.
Season update: Through 10 games, O'Dea has six goals and six assists, and Altoona is 8-2.
Coach Marc Frye's quote: "Sophia is an extremely gifted soccer player. She has the athleticism to play any position on the pitch at a high level and make it look easy. She has been willing to play whatever position is needed to help make the team successful. This award is well deserved and earned for her. It has been amazing to coach her and watch her grow as a player over the last nine years."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Skebec
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Hunger Games"
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite song: "Stargirl Interlude" by The Weeknd
Outside interests: Piano, art
Favorite professional team: Manchester City
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Lionel Messi
Best athlete I ever competed against: "I can't pinpoint the best athlete I have ever competed against, however my club team has played the No. 4 team in the country."
Most influential person on my athletic career: My club/high school soccer coach Marc Frye
Proudest athletic achievement: National U13 MVP
How I got my start in soccer: "I started with an AYSO team, then I found a local club (FC814) and played with them and am still on that team (Energy)."
Future goal: Attend college and play soccer while also studying biomedical science