Cherry

Name: Ella Cherry

School: Bellwood-Antis

Age: 15

Grade: Sophomore

Sport: Track and field

Athlete of the week achievement: Cherry finished third in the triple jump (38-4), fourth in the long jump (17-3.75) and fifth in the 100 dash (12.36) at the Jack Roddick Invitational. She broke the 46-year old school record in the 100 and broke her own school record in the triple jump. The 400 relay team (Chloe Stoltzfus, Cherry, Addison Pluebell, Avey Powers) broke the school record from last year and helped B-A win the team title in 2A. In addition, Cherry won four events (100, 200, long jump and triple jump) in wins over Bishop McCort, Somerset and Clearfield.

Season update: Cherry is first in the Mirror’s Honor Roll in the triple jump, second in the 100 dash, third in the long jump and fourth in the 200 dash.

Coach Jennifer Soisson’s quote: “In her second year of track and field, Ella is continuing to shine. On Saturday at Shippensburg University, she placed in her three individual events. Ella is an overall outstanding athlete who sets high expectations for herself and is willing to do the work to achieve her goals.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Bateman

Favorite subject: English

Favorite movie: “10 Things I Hate About You”

Favorite food: Fried shrimp

Favorite song: “Summer Games” by Drake

Outside interests: Gymnastics

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: PSU women’s gymnastics

Athlete most admired: Kailin Chio from LSU gymnastics

Best athlete I ever competed against: Gymnast Gabrielle Wayne

Most influential person on my athletic career: Cydnie Winger, LTD gymnastics coach

Proudest athletic achievement: Breaking the Igloo Meet record in the triple jump this year

How I got my start in track and field: “I was always interested in track even when I was young.”

Future goal: “My goal is to sprint and jump in college.”