Petrecca

Name: Anberlyn Petrecca

School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy

Age: 16

Grade: Junior

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Petrecca had 11 points and was a key inside presence in a 53-44 win over Bishop Carroll in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championship game. She also scored 19 points in a win over Huntingdon and 12 points in a win over Hollidaysburg as BG went 4-0 for the week.

Season update: Petrecca is averaging 11 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and two steals per game.

Coach Kristi Kaack’s quote: “Anberlyn is an exceptionally dynamic presence on both ends of the floor. She creates matchup problems for opponents with her versatility and length, while also having the ability to defend multiple positions at a high level. A fierce competitor, she is willing to do whatever it takes to help our team win. Anberlyn never takes a day off — whether in practice or in games.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Fogal

Favorite subject: Cosmetology

Favorite movie: “10 Things I Hate About You”

Favorite food: Mike’s Court’s Italian nachos

Favorite song: “Good 2 You” by Latto

Outside interests: Hanging out with friends and family

Favorite professional team: Memphis Grizzlies

Favorite college team: LSU

Pro athlete most admired: Flau’jae Johnson

Best athlete I ever competed against: BG’s Taurean Consiglio

Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents and grandparents

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning back-to-back state championships, district titles and LHAC championships

How I got my start in basketball: Playing in second grade at the Jewish Memorial Center

Future goal: Win my third district title and state title and attend college to become a nurse anesthetist.