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Name: Marley Ratchford
School: Central Cambria
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Tennis
Athlete of the week achievement: Ratchford defeated District 6 2A singles champion Julia Ritchey at No. 1 singles to lead the Lady Devils to a D6 2A team semifinal win over Central. She also won at No. 1 singles to help CC upset No. 1 seed Westmont Hilltop for the district team championship.
Season update: Central Cambria will compete in the PIAA team tournament first round on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Coach Kim Cavalier's quote: "Marley is our team leader, a positive influence on all of us, especially the younger players, and always supportive. She's the team's biggest cheerleader. I believe she also has the most nicknames on the team. All of that aside, She is a talented and smart player, a hard worker and never gives up. Mar is a true athlete, is fair, respectful and has great sportsmanship. She's a class act.''
Favorite teacher: Math teacher Mrs. Sipe
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Mamma Mia!''
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "Don't Smile'' by Sabrina Carpenter
Outside interests: Spending time with friends and family
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State football
Pro athlete most admired: Coco Gauff
Best athlete I ever competed against: Chestnut Ridge's Haley Hundley
Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom (Dyani) and dad (Matt)
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning District 6 2A singles in 2023
How I got my start in tennis: "My sister and cousin played.''
Future goal: "I plan to attend Penn State for accounting.''