Athlete of the Week: Hollidaysburg’s Crosby Denis successfully juggles sports
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Name: Crosby Denis
School: Hollidaysburg Area
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sports: Tennis and golf
Athlete of the week achievement: Denis picked up three wins, all in straight sets, against Tyrone, Altoona and Central at the No. 1 singles position, helping the Lady Tigers to an undefeated 5-0 tennis record. She also earned a medalist score in golf and helped the Lady Tigers improve to 11-1.
Season update: Denis is 5-0 at No. 1 singles for the 5-0 tennis team, giving up only nine combined games all season. She has won medalist honors in her last three golf matches. Her scoring average (for 18 holes) is 77.5.
Coach Brian Denis' quote: "I continue to be amazed at how well Crosby has not only balanced two sports the last four years, but how successful she has been at both. Who knows if we might ever see something like this again at the high school level. She is her own harshest critic, but some day, I hope she appreciates what an accomplishment it is to pull off what she is doing."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Jack
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: "Ant Man"
Favorite food: Buffalo chicken pasta
Favorite song: "Harvest Moon" by Neil Young
Outside interests: Tennis, hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Nelly Korda
Best athlete I ever competed against: Penn State's Maddie Koshko
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Coming in fifth at the PIAA golf championships
How I got my start in tennis and golf: "My parents taught me how to play both since I could walk."
Future goal: Play Division I golf at Duquesne University