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Name: Ashlyn Noce
School: Altoona Area
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Cross country
Athlete of the week achievement: Noce broke the Hollidaysburg course record with a time of 18:24 and helped Altoona defeat the Lady Tigers, 26-29.
Season update: Noce has medaled at several large invitationals and ran her best time of the season at the Hollidaysburg meet. Her best career time is 18:06 from the PA Tri-State Coaches Championship last year.
Coach Tabitha Quinn's quote: "What makes Ash special is how she balances her personal drive with being an incredible team leader. From start to finish, she constantly sets her own standards to challenge herself and lifts up her teammates which models true sportsmanship. Academically and athletically, Ash is a disciplined, dedicated leader who succeeds at much of what she sets her sights on. I'm extremely proud of her and excited to watch her continue to inspire others and continue to set her mark by this season's end and beyond into her college running."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Hogan
Favorite subject: Any science related subject
Favorite movie: "Moana"
Favorite food: Chicken salad
Favorite song: "Graceland Too" by Phoebe Bridgers
Outside interests: Spending time with friends and family, reading, crafting, thrifting
Favorite professional team: Bowerman Track Club
Favorite college team: University of Delaware
Pro athlete most admired: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Best athlete I ever competed against: Katie Froelich
Most influential person on my athletic career: My coach Tabitha Quinn
Proudest athletic achievement: Breaking the five-minute barrier and a PIAA state medal this past year.
How I got my start in cross country: Sitting in my elementary school library seeing cross country runners outside, influencing me to join in seventh grade.
Future goal: Break the 18-minute barrier