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CHS’ Metzger part of history

Name: Dalton Metzger School: Central Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Metzger caught a touchdown pass — helping quarterback Jeff Hoenstine break the career state record mark for touchdowns thrown — and also had an interception in the Scarlet Dragons’ 35-6 victory over top-seeded Penn Cambria in the District 6 Class 3A championship game. Season update: Metzger has 21 catches for 283 yards and a pair of touchdowns this season. He also has 27 tackles defensively. Coach Dave Baker’s quote: “He’s been one of the guys that we ...

Lady Tiger makes offense go

Name: Lexi McLanahan School: Hollidaysburg Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Volleyball Athlete of the week achievement: McLanahan helped Hollidaysburg sweep Bald Eagle Area in the District 6 Class 3A girls volleyball championship game. Season update: The 14-2 Lady Tigers will host Greencastle-Antrim, the District 3 third-place finisher, tonight at 7 p.m. Coach Dean Grenfell’s quote: “Especially in the district championship game, she’s been the core of the back row. She’s the reason our offense runs as well as it does and is as dynamic as it is. Watching her grow from ...

CC star keeps eye on the prize

Name: Aiden Lechleitner School: Central Cambria Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Cross country Athlete of the week achievement: Lechleitner finished ninth in the state in Class 1A in 17:30.4 and led the Red Devils to their first PIAA team championship a week after finishing as the runner-up at the District 6 meet. Season update: He earned all-state status with his top-10 finish. Coach Randy Wilson’s quote: “This whole thing is a testament to Aiden. He let (not winning districts) go, because he knew there were bigger things on the horizon. He didn’t dwell on it, and ...

Coach excited about Berkhimer

Name: Lanee Berkhimer School: Central Age: 15 Grade: Freshman Sport: Cross country Athlete of the week achievement: Berkhimer won the District 6 Class 1A individual championship with a time of 19:33.7 in Reedsville on Saturday. Season update: Berkhimer, who finished second at the LHAC championships and recently won the Blair-Huntingdon County Day event, will participate in next week’s state championship race in Hershey. Coach Lacey Ceschini’s quote: “All of the parents, teachers, athletes and friends of cross country are so proud of Lanee’s performance, not just in ...

Vikes feel blessed with Dubler

Name: Zeke Dubler School: Glendale Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Dubler carried the ball 24 times for 319 yards and scored five touchdowns in Glendale’s 49-23 victory over Curwensville that clinched a playoff spot for the Vikings. Season update: Dubler now has 1,540 yards rushing this season and broke Derek Nash’s school record for yards in a season. He’s run for 21 touchdowns. Coach Dave “Spank” Trexler’s quote: “Zeke is an incredible athlete and person. He really makes coaching so rewarding. He has really developed ...

Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Little deserving of her success

Name: Alli Little School: Altoona Age: 16 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Little scored both goals in Altoona’s 2-1 victory over Hollidaysburg. She also scored a goal in a 3-1 victory over Mifflin County and had a goal and two assists for the Lady Lions in a 7-0 victory over Ridgway. Season update: Little has 10 goals and three assists for Altoona, which is 13-4 overall. Coach Derek Winterburn’s quote: “Alli has been a pleasure to coach over the past two years in our program. She arrives to each training session and game with the ...