Lewis

Name: Bryce Lewis

School: Cambria Heights

Age: 17

Grade: Junior

Sport: Baseball

Athlete of the week achievement: Lewis fired six shutout innings with seven strikeouts and no walks while allowing just three hits in a 10-0 win over Purchase Line. He also went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two stolen bases. He then went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBIs and three stolen bases in a 14-0 win over Penns Manor.

Season update: Lewis is hitting .263 (5-for-19) with a home run, nine RBIs and five runs. He is 2-1 on the mound with 16 strikeouts and three walks and has a 4.45 ERA.

Coach Josh Bracken’s quote: “It’s great to see Bryce get out to a good start this season. He’s worked very hard over the years — constantly working on his swing, improving his game over the winter and dedicating himself to the weightroom. I’m glad to see that translate to individual success, as well as fuel our team success on the field.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Krug

Favorite subject: Psychology

Favorite movie: “Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith”

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite song: “Broken Window Serenade” by Whiskey Myers

Outside interests: Spending time with my friends and family, sports cards, football

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Saquon Barkley

Best athlete I ever competed against: Central Clarion’s Jase Ferguson

Most influential person on my athletic career: God and my dad

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning back-to-back District 6 championships in football

How I got my start in baseball: “My dad and I used to pretend we were Andrew McCutchen and Neil Walker in the backyard.”

Future goal: Win another district title in football