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Harrold always comes prepared

Name: Garrett Harrold School: Penn Cambria Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Harrold rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns, completed 17-of-21 passes for 231 yards and two TDs, had a key 46-yard punt and had a sack to stall a fourth-quarter drive in a 42-28 win over Central. Season update: Harrold has completed 41-of-57 passes for 673 yards, eight touchdowns and one interception. On the ground, he has rushed 35 times for 230 yards and four touchdowns. Coach Nick Felus’s quote: “Garrett has an unbelievable work ethic. He’s worked ...

Male Athlete of the Week: Kiesewetter continues to excel

Name: Karson Kiesewetter School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Kiesewetter completed 9-of-14 passes for 178 yards and one touchdown, and he also ran the ball 20 times for 182 yards and four touchdowns in a 35-21 victory over Westmont Hilltop on Saturday. Season update: Kiesewetter is 23-of-34 passing for 321 yards, two TDs and no picks. He has rushed 46 times for 329 yards and five TDs. Coach Justin Wheeler’s quote: “Karson is an incredible athlete and competitor. In crucial moments, he takes the team ...

Female Athlete of the Week: Worthing worthy of accolades

Name: Lydia Worthing School: Bellwood-Antis Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Volleyball Athlete of the week achievement: Worthing propelled Bellwood-Antis to a 2-0 start by recording 11 kills and three blocks in a sweep of Northern Bedford and registering 16 kills and four blocks in a four-set win over Tussey Mountain. Season update: Worthing has 27 kills, seven blocks and 23 digs in Bellwood’s two matches. Coach Jannell McKinney’s quote: “Lydia isn’t just a great athlete on the court, she is also a true team player and leader. Each year she works extremely hard to not ...

Tigers coach praises Kephart

Name: Elsey Kephart School: Hollidaysburg Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Volleyball Athlete of the week achievement: Kephart led Hollidaysburg to a season-opening championship in the Forest Hills Kick-Off Tournament where the Lady Tigers went 7-1 in pool play. Hollidaysburg defeated Tyrone, West Shamokin and West Branch in the playoffs to win the title. Season update: Hollidaysburg got its season off to a good start after winning District 6 Class 3A title last season. Coach Dean Grenfell’s quote: “Without her game play and emotional leadership, we do not win that ...

Lingenfelter clutch for Central

Name: Eli Lingenfelter School: Central Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Lingenfelter made the game-saving defensive play for the Scarlet Dragons in a 21-20 win over Bishop Guilfoyle, knocking away a fourth-down pass in the end zone on BG’s final possession. He also had seven catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Season update: Central is 1-0 and will play fellow Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference power Richland on Friday. Coach Dave Baker’s quote: “Offensively, he made three or four incredible catches, two for touchdowns. ...

Lady Eagle puts in the time

Name: Cassidy Miksich School: Tyrone Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Golf Athlete of the week achievement: Miksich shot a medalist score of 79 while competing with the boys at the season-opening Mountain League match, helping Tyrone best all its league opponents. She also shot an 87 at the Omni Bedford Springs Invitational to place 11th overall. Season update: Miksich is averaging a score of 82.3 in three high school rounds this year, which also includes a fifth-place finish in the Class 2A girls field at the Happy Valley Invitational. Coach Mike Funicelli’s quote: “I was ...