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Name: Jenna Geishauser
School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Soccer
Athlete of the week achievement: Geishauser's defense helped lead BG to victories over Huntingdon, Windber, Bellefonte and Bedford in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championship game. She guarded prolific scorers for Windber, Bellefonte and Bedford and held each of them to no goals.
Season update: Geishauser plays central defense and has three goals and three assists for the 16-0-3 Lady Marauders.
Coach Joe DeLeo's quote: "Jenna is one of the best shutdown defenders I have ever seen. Her speed, soccer IQ and tenacity have made her a cornerstone of our defense for the past several years. Time and time again, we have entrusted her with the challenge of shutting down our opponents' fastest and most prolific scorers. This past week was a perfect example, as she faced three different 50-plus goal scorers in one-on-one situations and shut them all down.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. Tressler
Favorite subject: Psychology
Favorite movie: "Back to the Future''
Favorite food: BBQ chicken
Favorite song: "Love'' by Keyshia Cole
Outside interests: Photography, art
Favorite professional team: U.S. Women's National Soccer Team
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Sergio Ramos
Best athlete I ever competed against: Bedford's Alyssa Leydig
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Being chosen as a LHAC all-conference player
How I got my start in soccer: Soccer Association of Columbia, Md., recreational soccer
Future goal: To play soccer in college at IUP