Rogal

Name: Kinley Rogal

School: Cambria Heights

Age: 18

Grade: Senior

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Rogal scored 14 points in a 49-42 win over Portage, which helped the Lady Highlanders clinch the final spot in the Heritage Conference playoffs. She also added 14 points in a win over Northern Cambria and had 13 more in a win over Portage earlier in the week.

Season update: Rogal is averaging a team-best 13.7 points per game and also leads with an average of 3.7 assists and 3.6 steals per game.

Coach Eric Thomas’ quote: “Kinley has been our leader all season, and she plays with a lot of toughness. This week was a tough week where we needed to win three section games to get into the semifinals of the conference. Kinley led us with 13 points against Portage, 14 points against Northern Cambria and 14 points at Portage. Looking at Kinley, you would say that she is undersized, but she is able to penetrate defenses, and this year she is really finishing.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Manack

Favorite subject: Principles of Engineering

Favorite movie: “Pitch Perfect”

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite song: “Semi-Charmed Life” by Third Eye Blind

Outside interests: Hanging out with friends

Favorite professional team: Boston Celtics

Favorite college team: UConn’s women’s hoops

Pro athlete most admired: Jayson Tatum

Best athlete I ever competed against: Richmond University’s Ava Persichetti

Most influential person on my athletic career: My family

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the 2024 District 6 soccer championship

How I got my start in basketball: Going to Shooting Stars with my brother

Future goal: Pursue a degree in business management