Albarano

Name: Vince Albarano

School: Hollidaysburg Area

Age: 16

Grade: Sophomore

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Albarano led the Golden Tigers with 25 points in a win over Philipsburg-Osceola and scored 21 points in Hollidaysburg’s win over Bishop McCort.

Season update: Albarano is averaging 17 points per game to go along with his four rebounds and four assists per game.

Coach Brad Lear’s quote: “Vince’s performance this past week was a huge boost for our team, especially since we were missing some key pieces of our rotation. He has had a great year and is continuing to improve. Since taking over the point guard duties last season, Vince has made huge strides, he is a leader on the court and gets us organized offensively.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Basenback

Favorite subject: Algebra

Favorite movie: “Happy Gilmore”

Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo

Favorite song: “One Thing at a Time” by Morgan Wallen

Outside interests: Football, video games, hanging out with friends

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Kevin Durant

Best athlete I ever competed against: Johnstown graduate Donte Tisinger

Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning a district title in football and finishing with a 13-1 record.

How I got my start in basketball: Hollidaysburg’s elementary basketball league

Future goal: Winning a district championship (in basketball) and playing basketball at the college level.