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Name: Anastasia Ranalli
School: Williamsburg
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Ranalli hit the game-tying 3-pointer with 5 seconds left in regulation, scored four of Williamsburg's eight points in overtime and finished with 20 points in a 65-60 win over 7-3 Southern Huntingdon.
Season update: Ranalli averages 10.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 1.6 assists for the Lady Pirates.
Coach Angela Detwiler's quote: "Anastasia is what every coach is looking for in a student-athlete. She is dedicated to both her academics at Williamsburg and her role on our basketball team. She is playing a post position this year, and every game she is battling players who are taller. She never complains and puts the team first. Her teammates voted her as a team captain, and she has taken this leadership role very seriously. This is her last year, and she is putting her heart into every practice and game. She is never looking for recognition, but I can't think of a player more fitting to hit a game tying (3-pointer) to take us into overtime like she did against Southern Huntingdon. I'm very blessed to have a player like Anastasia on my team.''
Favorite teacher: Mrs. McMullin
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Pretty Woman''
Favorite food: Dino's Pizza
Favorite song: "Creep'' by Stone Temple Pilots
Outside interests: Painting, Legos
Favorite professional team: The L.A. Lakers
Favorite college team: Penn State Lady Lions
Pro athlete most admired: Caitlin Clark
Best athlete I ever competed against: Berlin Brothersvalley's Coral Prosser
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 championship
How I got my start in basketball: "I started playing basketball in kindergarten.''
Future goal: "In May, I am graduating with my Associate's degree from Hagerstown Community College. After graduation, I plan to attend college to earn a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and then attend law school.''