Brouse

Name: Erica Brouse

School: Central Cambria

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Volleyball

Athlete of the week achievement: Brouse led Central Cambria to a 3-2 win over Bald Eagle Area in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championship game with 15 kills after the Lady Red Devils had been swept by BEA earlier this year. She also had 15 kills and eight service points for Central Cambria in a 3-2 semifinal win over Hollidaysburg.

Season update: Going into the championship game, Brouse had 300 kills, 82 service points and 259 digs this season. She has more than 500 career kills and digs.

Coach Leah Montgomery’s quote: “Erica Brouse is one of the most hardworking, give 100% always, athletes that I have ever coached. She became an awesome leader this year and has remained positive throughout this season. She has helped bring this team together to be the team they are. She has definitely earned this honor.”

Favorite teacher: Tie between Mr. O’Brien, Mrs. Reese and Mr. Gallaher

Favorite subject: Science

Favorite movie: “Crazy, Stupid, Love”

Favorite food: Sushi

Favorite song: “Indigo” by Sam Barber and Avery Anna

Outside interests: Lifting, reading, watching movies

Favorite professional team: Indy Ignite volleyball

Favorite college team: Pittsburgh volleyball

Athlete most admired: Olivia Babcock

Best athlete I ever competed against: Izzy Masten

Most influential person on my athletic career: Ashley Green from Pittsburgh Elite Volleyball Association

Proudest athletic achievement: Committing to Slippery Rock University to play volleyball

How I got my start in volleyball: “My mom played in college, and she taught me how to play.”

Future goal: To get a degree from Slippery Rock University in Exercise Science