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Name: Ajaycia Alexander
School: Altoona Area
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Soccer
Athlete of the week achievement: Alexander led a defensive effort that helped the Lady Lions knock off State College, 2-1, in overtime to capture the District 6 Class 4A title for the fourth season in a row after falling to the Lady Little Lions, 4-1, earlier in the season.
Season update: Alexander has five goals and two assists this season and has 22 goals and nine assists for her high school career. Altoona will play Allderdice in the District 6-8-10 subregional on Wednesday.
Coach Marc Frye's quote: "I have played Ajaycia in many different positions over the years for the Lady Lions. She has the ability to score goals when we need them and stop the other team from scoring as well. She is always happy to play wherever she is asked to play and competes at all positions at a very high level.''
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Brubaker
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: "The Great Gatsby''
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "Tattoo'' by Jordin Sparks
Outside interests: Hiking, working out, reading
Favorite professional team: U.S. Women's National Soccer Team
Favorite college team: Penn State women's soccer
Pro athlete most admired: Trinity Rodman
Best athlete I ever competed against: DuBois' Anna Korney
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Proudest athletic achievement: "Winning track and field districts my junior year in the 300-meter hurdles in my first year ever hurdling.''
How I got my start in soccer: AYSO
Future goal: Play soccer or run track in college