Woomer

Name: Lola Woomer

School: Tyrone

Age: 16

Grade: Sophomore

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Woomer scored 44 points in three wins — over Huntingdon, Central and Philipsburg-Osceola. Those wins currently have the Lady Eagles as the top seed in the District 6 Class 4A playoff field.

Season update: Woomer is averaging 14.4 points per game, six rebounds per game and shooting 74 percent from the free throw line.

Coach Mike Whitling’s quote: “Lola is having a great season and consistently sets the tone with how hard she works and the passion she brings to the game of basketball. She is an outstanding teammate who not only pushes herself to improve every day but also elevates the players around her with her communication, energy and unselfish play. Lola competes on both ends of the floor, takes pride in guarding, rebounding and doing the little things that help us win.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Cannistraci

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “Hustle”

Favorite food: Mac and cheese

Favorite song: “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” by Credence Clearwater Revival

Outside interests: Training at the Getz gym, spending time with my friends and family, serving and following Jesus Christ

Favorite professional team: Dallas Mavericks

Favorite college team: Vanderbilt Commodores

Pro athlete most admired: Michael Jordan

Best athlete I ever competed against: Altoona’s Brionna Hudson

Most influential person on my athletic career: “My mom and dad, and my cousin, Alayna Woomer.”

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning a district championship in high jump and going to states

How I got my start in basketball: “My parents put me in a rec center league in kindergarten with Coach Luke Rhoades.”

Future goal: “Winning a District 6 championship in basketball, winning a state championship in high jump and being the best version of myself.”