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Name: Lia Sankey
School: Altoona Area
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Soccer
Athlete of the week achievement: Sankey had a hat trick for Altoona in its 6-2 win over McDowell, and she had a goal and an assist in the Lady Lions' 5-0 win over Allderdice as Altoona qualified for the state tournament.
Season update: Sankey has scored 16 goals and has six assists for Altoona, which enters the PIAA tournament at 15-5.
Coach Marc Frye's quote: "Lia is an incredible athlete and teammate. She works extremely hard at every training session and match to continue to grow as a player. I couldn't be more proud of the player she has become "
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Falger
Favorite subject: Chemistry
Favorite movie: "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
Favorite food: Pasta with vodka sauce
Favorite song: "Heavy Eyes" by Zach Bryan
Outside interests: Hanging out with friends, reading and exercising
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Alex Morgan
Best athlete I ever competed against: The entirety of North Allegheny's roster
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents, coaches and teammates
Proudest athletic achievement: Being part of the first Altoona girls soccer team to make it farther than just winning a district championship.
How I got my start in soccer: "I joined AYSO when I was 4 and have been playing since."
Future goal: Graduate college