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Central QB passes test big time

Name: Jeff Hoenstine School: Central Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Hoenstine completed 21 of 28 passes for 350 yards and seven touchdown passes in Central’s 55-21 victory over McCort-Carroll. He also carried the ball eight times for 72 yards. Season update: Hoenstine is 108-for-169 for 1,502 yards with 23 touchdown passes and one interception for a 4-2 Central team. Coach Dave Baker’s quote: “As usual he was excellent. He had more touchdown passes than usual, but a couple of times he had real good runs down the field ...

Rhodes represents Tigers well

Name: Gretta Rhodes School: Hollidaysburg Age: 18 Grade: Senior Sport: Tennis Athlete of the week achievement: Rhodes won at No. 1 singles in a 5-0 win over Altoona and a 7-0 victory over Tyrone that helped the Lady Tigers finish 6-0 in the Mountain League and win the conference title. Season update: Hollidaysburg is 13-1 overall. Rhodes is undefeated in singles competition. Coach Brian Denis’ quote: “We have had some outstanding female tennis players come out of the Hollidaysburg program over the years, and Gretta is right up there with the best of them. She has worked ...

JV’s McMonagle a strong leader

Name: Andrew McMonagle School: Williamsburg (Juniata Valley football) Age: 18 Grade: Junior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: McMonagle rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score, in Juniata Valley’s 14-10 victory over Bellwood-Antis. Season update: McMonagle has rushed for 689 yards on 122 carries and has scored eight touchdowns on the ground for the 3-2 Green Hornets. Coach Bill Musser’s quote: “He just was who he is and trusted the process and his team and that led to a very positive night. He has been excellent and has ...

Stanek kills it for Lady Tigers

Name: Lucy Stanek School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Volleyball Athlete of the week achievement: Stanek helped lead Hollidaysburg to the Gold Division championship in the Saint Francis University Tournament. She also had 11 kills in a four-set win over Tyrone and had eight kills in a win over Clearfield. Season update: Stanek has 59 kills, 14 aces, five blocks and 60 digs. She also has a +.208 hitting percentage. Coach Dean Grenfell’s quote: “Lucy has been meeting and exceeding expectations all season. We’re so excited to watch her and our team continue ...

Grove in a groove for Panthers

Name: Zach Grove School: Penn Cambria Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Grove rushed for 162 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries and also returned an interception 59 yards for another score in the Panthers’ 39-34 win over Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic. Season update: Grove has 57 carries for 510 yards and seven touchdowns, and he’s caught nine passes for 102 yards and two TDs for the 4-0 Panthers. Coach Nick Felus’s quote: “Zach has a tremendous work ethic. For the past three-plus years, he has been a relentless worker and ...

Farabaugh puts in the work

Name: Lainey Farabaugh Age: 17 Athlete of the week achievement: Farabaugh scored five goals in a 9-1 win over Richland, and she had five goals and an assist in a 9-1 win over Penn Cambria. Season update: Farabaugh has 10 goals and an assist for the 2-0 Lady Marauders. Coach Joe DeLeo’s quote: “Lainey is one of the hardest working players I have ever coached. No matter what we are doing in practice, she takes it seriously and always strives to make herself better. She is one of the true leaders of our team and she deserves all of the accolades she has received.” Favorite ...