McMillen

Name: Brielle McMillen

School: Cambria Heights

Age: 18

Grade: Senior

Sport: Track and field

Athlete of the week achievement: McMillen won the 100-meter dash, the long jump and the triple jump and finished fifth in the high jump to help Cambria Heights win the girls team title at the Heritage Conference championships.

Season update: McMillen is fourth in the Mirror Honor Roll in the triple jump with the District 6 meet starting today.

Coach Tammy Nagle’s quote: “Brielle has demonstrated exceptional grit and determination throughout her high school career, winning both the triple jump and long jump at the Heritage Conference meet every year since her freshman season. Her relentless work ethic and constant drive to improve have made her one of the most dedicated athletes in the program.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Gittings

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “10 Things I Hate About You”

Favorite food: Crab legs

Favorite song: “Purple Rain”

Outside interests: Fishing, reading, baking, hanging out with friends

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Pitt

Pro athlete most admired: Tara Davis-Woodhall

Best athlete I ever competed against: Ella Cherry of Bellwood-Antis

Most influential person on my athletic career: My brother, Brock

Proudest athletic achievement: Placing sixth at states in the triple jump

How I got my start in track and field: “I wanted to try something new.”

Future goal: “To qualify for states and place again.”