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Name: Delayni Baird
School: Hollidaysburg Area
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Volleyball
Athlete of the week achievement: Baird had 107 assists, 29 digs, 15 kills and 12 aces for Hollidaysburg and led the Lady Tigers to the Forest Hills Kickoff Tournament championship.
Season update: Baird is a returning first-team Altoona Mirror all-star and helped Hollidaysburg start the season off on the right foot.
Coach Brandon Stitt's quote: "She was calm and collected all day while running our offense extremely well. She spread the ball around the court well while also serving extremely tough throughout the day, including the finals where she had five of her aces in one set."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Jubeck
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days"
Favorite food: Fettuccine Alfredo
Favorite song: "What's Wrong With Me" by Olivia Rodrigo
Outside interests: Hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: LOVB Nebraska
Favorite college team: Nebraska
Pro athlete most admired: Micha Hancock
Best athlete I ever competed against: Chloe Burbage
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad
Proudest athletic achievement: Being named first-team all-state
How I got my start in volleyball: Joining Blair Rec League in fourth grade
Future goal: Attend college and become a nurse anesthetist
-- Compiled by Michael Boytim