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Athlete of the Week

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Name: Brionna Hudson

School: Altoona Area

Age: 15

Grade: Freshman

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Hudson scored a team-high 15 points and had 10 rebounds for Altoona in its 59-58 win over Central Dauphin and then nearly had a triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and eight steals in a 74-29 win over Harrisburg.

Season update: Hudson is averaging 12 points, 8.5 rebounds and three steals per game.

Coach Chris Fleegle's quote: "Brionna is off to a great start as a Lady Lion. She is poised as a player well beyond her age. Brionna is not only gifted athletically but is willing to put in the hard work it takes to be such a talented player. Her fierce competitiveness in games and at practice makes everyone around her better."

Favorite teacher: Miss Clemons

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: "Little Man"

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite song: "Turned your back" by Gunna

Outside interests: Spending time with family and friends as well as fishing

Favorite professional team: Los Angeles Lakers

Favorite college team: USC or South Carolina

Pro athlete most admired: LeBron James

Best athlete I ever competed against: Central Dauphin's Kayanah Taylor

Most influential person on my athletic career: My older sister, Olivia

Proudest athletic achievement: Playing EYBL this past summer

How I got my start in basketball: Playing in Blair Rec leagues and with my sister

Future goal: Play basketball at the Division I level

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