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Big things awaiting Hatajik

Name: Alison Hatajik School: Hollidaysburg Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Hatajik had 20 points and 13 rebounds in a victory over DuBois, 17 points and 12 rebounds in a win over Bellefonte and 10 points in a lopsided victory over Huntingdon. Season update: Hollidaysburg is 17-0. Hatajik is averaging 15.2 points, 12.6 rebounds and 2.8 steals per game. Coach Deanna Jubeck’s quote: “Ali has improved her game each of the last four years. She has become an effective scorer, a good rebounder and solid post defender. She has also ...

Hoover exceeds expectations

Name: Trent Hoover School: Penn Cambria Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Wrestling Athlete of the week achievement: Hoover defeated former PIAA Class 2A runner-up Calan Bollman of Chestnut Ridge in overtime to win the 145-pound championship at the Bedford Thomas Automotive Tournament on Saturday. Season update: Hoover is 28-2 this season. Coach Todd Niebauer’s quote: “Anything Trent gets he deserves. He works super hard and works all year round. He’s gained 20 pounds and gained a lot of strength. His skill-set is through the roof. We expected him to wrestle well, but ...

Lear’s work ethic stands out

Name: Sydney Lear School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Lear scored 20 points in both a victory over Tyrone and Clearfield to help Hollidaysburg stay on top in the Mountain League. Season update: Hollidaysburg is 14-0 and holds the top seed in District 6 Class 5A. Coach Deanna Jubeck’s quote: “Sydney is the true definition of a hard-working athlete. She puts in the time to improving her game and works hard daily with a purpose. She is an outstanding role model for our younger players, showing them that hard work ...

Miko’s points are memorable

Name: Andrew Miko School: Portage Area Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Miko scored 18 points in both a win over Windber that avenged the Mustangs’ only loss and in an overtime triumph over previously-unbeaten United. He scored 26 points, including his 1,000th of his career, in a win over Cambria Heights on Friday. Season update: Miko is averaging a team-high 14.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game for the 15-1 Mustangs. Coach Travis Kargo’s quote: “Andrew has been a fierce competitor since he came up as a freshman. He is so ...

Ostinowsky’s versatility a plus

Name: Madison Ostinowsky School: Bishop Carroll Catholic Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Ostinowsky had 20 points, 14 assists, five rebounds and six steals in a 71-48 win over Somerset and delivered 25 points, seven assists and seven rebounds in a 67-56 win over Richland. Season update: Ostinowsky is averaging 14 points, four rebounds, six assists and five steals per game. Coach Chris DeGol’s quote: “Madison is a captain who is very dedicated, hard-working and an unselfish player. As a four-year starter, her knowledge for our system ...

Kagarise gets better and better

Name: Zach Kagarise School: Williamsburg Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Athlete of the week achievement: Kagarise had 24 points and six steals in an 83-49 win over Moshannon Valley, scored 22 points in a 76-71 win over Juniata Valley and scored a career-high 29 points in a 55-44 win over Bellwood-Antis. Season update: Kagarise is averaging 18.8 points, 2.8 steals and 4.3 rebounds per game. Coach Brock Anders’ quote: “Zach has been an outstanding, quiet leader on defense and offense at this point in the season. He continues to excel at playing against the best ...