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Week 30-32
Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Emily Garvin, Northumberland Christian Girls
Basketball
Senior had 35 points (made 16-of-23 FTs),
12 rebounds, eight assists and six steals in a 66-54 win over Kennedy
Catholic in the Class 1A state final.
* Mairan Haggerty, Neshannock (New Castle) Girls
Basketball
Junior had 23 points, seven rebounds and
six blocks in a 62-56 win over Southern Columbia in the Class 2A state
final.
Here is the school year's next round of
nominees...
Week 33 Pennsylvania High School Athlete
of the Week Nominees
* Josh Devine, Owen J. Roberts (Pottstown) Boys Lacorsse
Senior had seven goals and two assists in a 16-9 win over Methacton, five goals and two assists in an 11-3 win over Great Valley and four goals and an assist in a 7-5 win over Unionville. Has 28 goals and 14 assists this season.
* Kami Kamzik, Central Cambria (Ebensburg) Softball
Junior struck out 17, 15 and 15 in wins over Central (8-1), Greater Johnson (11-1) and Chestnut Ridge (6-5), respectively. Also went 6-for-8 with three home runs, four RBI and four runs in the three games. Batting .778.
* Daniel Mateffy, Germantown Friends (Philadelphia) Baseball
Junior struck out 14 and allowed one hit in a 6-1 win over Moorestown Friends. Also struck out 12 and allowed one hit in a 13-3 win over George School.
* Camden Elmo, New Oxford Boys Lacrosse
Senior had six goals in an 11-9 win over York Catholic, three goals and three assists in a 13-4 win over Northern York and four goals in a 12-8 win over West York Area. Has 24 goals and six assists this season.
* Brandon Butler, Apollo Ridge (Spring Church) Baseball
Junior went 6-for-7 with 13 RBI, six runs, a triple and a home run in 18-1 and 16-1 wins over Sto-Rox.
* Sienna Chirieleison, Trinity (Camp Hill) Girls Lacrosse
Freshman had 12 goals and two assists in a 17-16 win over Carlisle and 10 goals and an assist in a 22-9 win over Central York. Had 50 goals and seven assists in seven games.
* David Esteves, Olney (Philadelphia, Pa.) Baseball
Senior struck out 18 in a 6-3 win over Nueva Esperanza. Has 32 Ks in 12.1 innings.
* Deajah Chapman, Ferndale (Johnstown, Pa.) Softball
Senior went 4-for-5 with three home runs, seven RBI and three runs in a 17-11 win over Shanksville Stoneycreek.
Previous
Winners
Week 1 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of
the Week
* Caden Smith, Franklin Regional (Murrysville)
Football
Senior defensive back/receiver had three
interceptions (returned one for a touchdown) and five tackles in a 41-12
win over Plum. Also completed his lone pass attempt on offense for a
64-yard touchdown.
* Griffin Buzzell, Meadville
Football
Senior running back/linebacker balled out in
a 50-48 loss to Grove City. Carried the ball 20 times for 192 yards and
three touchdowns and registered 19 tackles on defense.
Week 2 Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Brayden Kunselman, Brookville
Football
Junior receiver caught seven passes for 205
yards and two touchdowns in a 21-7 win over DuBois. Also had five
tackles and an interception.
* Ezi Hite, Williams Valley (Tower City)
Football
Junior defensive tackle had six tackles,
including five sacks, and a forced fumble in a 24-16 win over Pine
Grove. Has 17 tackles and seven TFL through two games.
* Cadin Olsen, Armstrong (Kittanning)
Football
Junior quarterback accounted for six
touchdowns in a 49-6 win over Deer Lakes. Completed 23-of-35 passes for
285 yards and five touchdowns and carried the ball seven times for 42
yards and a touchdown.
Week 3 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of
the Week
* Erby Weller, Shippensburg
Football
Junior caught seven passes for 204 yards and
four touchdowns in a 47-20 win over Dover.
* Elliet Manning, East (West Chester)
Volleyball
Junior has 175 assists total and 31-plus
in each of her team's first five games (went 4-1).
Week 4 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of
the Week
* John Adams, Minersville
FootballSenior completed 15-of-21 passes for 399
yards and five touchdowns and carried the ball 13 times for 59 yards and
a touchdown in a 47-24 win over Williams Valley. Has thrown for 1,086
yards and 12 touchdowns in four games.
* Carson Long, Philipsburg-Osceola (Philipsburg) Boys
SoccerFreshman had eight assists and three goals in a
13-0 win over Tyrone, three goals and an assit in a 5-4 win over Saint
Joseph's Catholic and an assist in a 1-0 win over Huntington. Has 11
goals and 10 assists in five games.
Week 5 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of
the Week
* Emily Greenland, Lower Merion (Ardmore)
VolleyballSenior setter had 46, 33 and 31 assists in
wins over Downingtown East, Strath Haven and Penncrest. Has 255 assists
in nine matches.
*
Sophia Schweikert, Upper Merion Area (King of Prussia)
VolleyballFreshman outside hitter had 27, 21, 20 and
15 kills in wins over Pope John Paul II, Owen J. Roberts, Lansdale
Catholic and Owen J. Roberts, respectively. Has 227 kills in 14 matches.
Week 6
Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Ron Prislupski, Holy Cross (Dunmore) Boys
SoccerJunior had 11 goals and three assists in
back-to-back wins over Mountain View. Has 36 goals and 10 assists in
eight games.
* Cece Isenberg, Berwick
VolleyballJunior had 28 kills in a win over Holy
Redeemer and 23 kills in a win over Lake-Lehman. Has 187 kills in nine
matches.
* Jeff Nyamekye, Red Lion FootballSenior
receiver caught 14 passes for 290 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-7
win over Northeastern. Has caught 42 passes for 664 yards and four
touchdowns in four games.
Week 7 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of
the Week
* Tucker St. Peter, Cowanesque Valley (Westfield)
FootballSenior receiver/defensive back had three
interceptions and returned a punt for a touchdown in a 32-0 win over
Wyalusing Valley.
* Samantha Wechsler, Susquenita (Duncannon) Girls
SoccerJunior forward had 10 goals and two assists
las week in wins over Lebanon, East Juanita and East Pennsboro and a
loss to Cedar Cliff. Has 35 goals and nine assists this season.
* Braden Scarvel , Sharpsville
FootballJunior defensive lineman had 12 tackles, 7.5
tackles-for-loss and 4.5 sacks in a 34-6 win over Kennedy Catholic.
Week 9
Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Erynne Long, Downingtown East (Exton)
VolleyballJunior setter had 44, 44 and 41 assists in
wins over Central Bucks East and Owen J. Roberts and a loss to Sun
Valley, respectively. Has 688 assists and 143 digs on the
season.
* Braylan Lovelace, Leechburg
FootballJunior running back scored seven touchdowns
and ran for 184 yards on 17 carries in a 66-6 win over Imani Christian
Academy. Has rushed for 1,194 yards and 24 touchdowns this season.
* Anna
Steinbeck, Windber Girls
SoccerJunior had four goals and six assists in a win
over Tussey Mountain and two goals and an assist in a win over Cambria
Heights. Has 21 goals and 18 assists this season.
Week
10 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Vinny Campoli, Fairview
Football
Freshman quarterback completed all five of
his pass attempts for touchdowns (and 76 yards) in a 56-26 win over
Seneca. In four games he's completed 18-of-22 passes for 382 yards and
eight touchdowns.
* Tyler Albright, Keystone (Knox)
Football
Junior defensive back had three
interceptions, three pass break-ups and seven tackles in a 31-13 win
over Moniteau. Also had a 70-yard touchdown reception.
Week 11
Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the Week
* Tanner Shirley, Conemaugh Township (Davidsville)
Football
Junior quarterback accounted for eight
touchdowns in a 64-7 win over Everett. Completed 19-of-26 passes for 380
yards and seven touchdowns and carried the ball twice for 16 yards and a
score.
* Jalen Wagner, Reynolds (Greenville)
Football
Junior running back carried the ball 10
times for 347 yards and five touchdowns and caught four passes for 51
yards and a touchdown in a 56-27 win over Eisenhower. Has 1,711 yards
rushing and 22 touchdowns this season.
*
Gary Martin, Archbishop Wood (Warminster) Boys Cross
Country
Senior won back-to-back Class 2A state titles
with a time of 15:46.7.
* Rian Glunk, Loyalsock Township (Williamsport)
Football
Junior defensive back/receiver had three
interceptions, eight tackles and caught five passes for 148 yards and a
touchdown in a 47-7 win over Cowanesque Valley. Has 52 receptions for
1,011 yards and 13 touchdowns his season. Also has 48 tackles and seven
interceptions.
Week
12 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Johnny Dragisich, West Allegheny (Imperial) Boys
SoccerSeniro midfielder had three goals and three
assists in a 10-0 first round 3A win over Bradford. Also had a goal in a
3-2 quarterfinal win over Archbishop Ryan. Has 28 goals and 22 assists
this season.
* Loren Gehret, Southern Columbia Area (Catawissa) Girls
SoccerJunior forward had a hat trick (three goals)
and an assist in a 5-1 first round 1A win over Harrisburg Christian.
Added a goal in a 2-0 quarterfinal win over Faith Christian Academy. Has
39 goals and 20 assists this season.
Week
13 & 14 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Eric Nangle, Exeter Township (Reading)
FootballSenior running back ran for 332 yards and
five touchdowns on 28 carries and caught an 83-yard touchdown pass in a
42-35 5A first round playoff win over Cedar Cliff. Followed that with
225 yards and a touchdown on 41 carries and two receptions for 36 yards
and a touchdown in a 31-28 quarterfinal win over Governor Mifflin. Has
rushed for 1,769 yards and 21 touchdowns this season.
* Landon Alexander, Central Valley (Monaca)
FootballSenior running back rushed for 206 yards and
two touchdowns on 22 carries in a 51-0 3A first round playoff win over
Elizabeth Forward. Followed that by rushing for 220 yards and a
touchdown on 18 carries and catching three passes for 34 yards and a
touchdown in a 52-15 quarterfinal win over North Catholic. Has rushed
for 1,950 yards and scored 30 total touchdowns this season.
* Anthony Day, Harrisburg
FootballSenior linebacker had 22 tackles (17 solo)
and a tackle-for-loss in a 16-13 6A quarterfinal loss to State College.
Finished the season with 150 tackles and 17 TFL.
* Reese Hazelton, Philipsburg-Osceola
VolleyballSophomore outside hitter had 36 kills and
17 digs in a 3-2 4A state semifinal loss to North Allegheny. Finished
the season with 628 kills and 357 digs.
Week
15 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Samaj Jones, St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia)
FootballSophomore quarterback ran for four TDs and
threw for three more in a 49-13 Class 6A state semifinal win over Garnet
Valley. Finished 10-of-14 for 145 yards and had 83 yards on eight
carries.
* Chris Marshall, Redbank Valley (New Bethlehem)
FootballSenior defensive back had two interceptions
and seven tackles in a 23-14 Class 1A state semifinal win over Bishop
Canevin. Also caught four passes for 61 yards. Has 40 receptions for 630
yards and 11 TDs and 35 tackles and four interceptions this season.
Week
16 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Alex Tecza, Mt. Lebanon (Pittsburgh)
FootballSenior running back carried the ball 26
times for 89 yards and two touchdowns and caught five passes for 45
yards and a touchdown in 35-17 Class 6A state final win over St.
Joseph's Prep.
Week 17 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of
the Week
*Jenna Muha, Shade (Cairnbrook) Girls
BasketballJunior post had 30 points, 21 rebounds,
seven steals, five assists and three blocks in a 63-46 loss to Conemaugh
Township. Also had 22 points and 15 rebounds in a 63-43 loss to
Blcklick Valley and 12 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in a 75-17
loss to Portage. Averaging 20.3 points, 14.5 rebounds and 4.3 steals.
* Kade Deeter, Tri-Valley (Hegins) Boys
BasketballSenior guard had 23 points, 11 rebounds
and five assists in an 82-59 win over Line Mountain. Also had 29 points,
seven rebounds and four assists in a 56-55 win over Lincoln Leadership
Academy and 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists in a 64-26 win
over Minersville. Averaging 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4.3
assists.
Week
18-19 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Alexander Roth, Lincoln (Ellwood City) Boys
BasketballSenior had 35, 24, 23 and 11 points in
wins over Freedom Area, Saegertown, Mercer and Aliquippa. Also had 16 in
a loss to Union Area.
* Jessica Dodge, Millville Girls
BasketballSenior nearly had a quadruple-double with
20 points, 11 assists, nine steals and seven rebounds in a 58-24 win
over North Penn-Liberty. Also had 20 points, eight rebounds, five
assists and three steals in a 44-22 win over Canton; 24 points, seven
rebounds and seven steals in a 46-42 loss to Neumann Regional Academy;
and 14 points, 11 rebounds and five steals in a 53-34 loss to
Bloomsburg. Averaging 18.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, 4.9 steals and four
assists.
* Easton Fulmer, Franklin Boys
BasketballSenior guard hit eight 3-pointers and
scored 41 points in an 84-45 win over Clarion-Limestone. Also had 18
points, 10 assists and six rebounds in a 92-33 win over Greenville; 28
points, seven rebounds and four assists in a 66-40 win over Rocky Grove
and 12 points, seven rebounds and four assists in a 77-60 loss to North
Catholic. Averaging 24.4 points, 5.4 asssits and 4.8 rebounds.
Week
20 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Chelsea McCaulsky, Bellwood-Antis Girls
BasketballJunior had a triple-double (18 points, 10
assists and 10 steals) in a 77-20 win over Curwensville. Averaging 15.3
points, 5.6 assists, 5 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
* Minyah Easterling, Glendale (Flinton) Girls
BasketballSophomore had 32 points and 19 rebounds in
a 53-36 win over West branch, 24 points and 19 rebounds in a 54-20 win
over Mount Union and 19 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in a 49-17
win over Harmony Area. Averaging 19.1 points and 15.3 rebounds.
Week
21 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Riley Young, Line Mountain (Herndon) Boys
BasketballSenior had 39 points, 11 rebounds, seven
assists and three steals in an 86-75 win over Halifax and 37 points, 12
rebounds, four blocks and three assists in a 68-60 win over Warrior Run.
Averaging 25.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.4 steals.
* Anna Durbin, West Greene (Waynesburg) Girls
BasketballSenior had 28, 23, 21 and 20 points in
wins over Eden Christian Academy (61-50), Mapletown (70-27), Geibel
Catholic ( 60-13) and Jefferson-Morgan (61-18). Also combined for 27
rebounds, 17 assists and 19 steals. Averaging 19.2 points, 6.4 rebounds,
3.4 steals and 3.3 assists.
Week 22 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of
the Week
* Ah'nae Robinson, Harrisburg Girls
BasketballJunior had 24 points, eight rebounds, five
steals, four assists and three blocks in a 47-46 win over Chambersburg.
Also had 29 points in a 53-43 win over Williamsport and 28 points in a
76-49 loss to Altoona. Averaging 24 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals and
2.8 assists.
* Mercedes Majors, Monessen Girls
BasketballSenior had 21 points, eight steals, seven
assists and five rebounds in a 50-20 win over Frazier. Also had 21
points and seven steals in a 58-12 win over Geibel Catholic and 21
points in a 64-19 win over Jeanette. Averaging 20.8 points, 6.6
rebounds, 5.2 steals and 3.6 assists.
*
Daulton Sellers, Salisbury Elk Lick Boys
BasketballJunior had 42 points (hit five 3s), six
rebounds and six steals in a 57-50 win over Rockwood. Averaging 21.7
points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
Week
23 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Logan Kent, Conemaugh Valley (Johnstown) Boys
BasketballSenior had 32 points, nine rebounds and
five steals in an 86-57 win over Meyersdale and 31 points, eight steals
and seven assists in a 73-51 win over Turkeyfoot Valley Area. Also had
27 points in a 64-50 loss to Windber and 23 points, eight rebounds, six
assists and five steals in a 67-53 win over Shanksville Stoneycreek.
Averaging 18.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.1 steals and 3.6 assists.
* Rowan Gorsuch, Williamsburg Boys
BasketballSophomore had 43 points and 16 rebounds in
a 75-67 win over McConnellsburg and 14 points, 12 rebounds and seven
assists in a 78-49 win over Glendale. Also had 16 points in a 74-62 loss
to Mount Union. Averaging 13.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
Week
24 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Dinero Washington, Collegium Charter (Exton) Boys
BasketballJunior had 42 points, six rebounds, five
assists and four steals in a 78-36 win over Calvary Christian Academy.
Also had 17 points, six assists and four rebounds in a 74-67 win over
Downingtown East and 17 points in a 64-48 loss to Dock Mennonite.
Averaging 18.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.9 steals.
* Jill Jekot, Cumberland Valley (Mechanicsburg) Girls
Basketball
Sophomore had 22 points and six rebounds
in a 57-39 win over Altoona, 21 points and seven rebounds in a 53-41 win
over Scranton Prep and 20 points, eight rebounds ad five assists in a
61-20 win over Carlisle. Averaging 18.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.1
assists.
Week 25
Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Dejah Morris, Collegium Charter (Exton) Girls
BasketballJunior had 23 points (five 3s) and 12
rebounds in a 49-46 loss to Pope John Paul II; 23 points (five 3s) and
nine rebounds in a 56-44 loss to Upper Moreland; 18 points (six 3s) and
severn rebounds in a 44-38 win over Springfield Township; and 25 points,
six rebounds and five assists in a 55-45 win over Delaware County
Christian. Averaging 17.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 2.2
assists.
* Trey Martin, Boiling Springs Boys
BasketballSenior had games of 39, 34, 23 and 23
points in a win over West Perry (71-60), a loss to Shippensburg (70-57)
and wins over Northern York (65-59) and Camp Hill (58-44), respectively.
Averaging 26.9 points and has scored 565 points this season.
* Katie Lampe, West Greene (Waynesburg) Girls
BasketballSenior hit 11 3-pointers and scored 36
points in an 83-54 win over Avelia. Also had 17 points (five 3s) in a
56-34 win over Mapletown.
* Bria Bair, Bishop McCort (Johnstown) Girls
BasketballJunior had 22 points, 19 rebounds and five
assists in an 81-53 win over Bishop Carroll; 12 points and 13 rebounds
in a 66-58 loss to River Valley; and 17 rebounds and five points in a
52-41 win over Richland. Averaging 12.8 points and 12.8 rebounds. Has 12
double-doubles this season.
Week 26 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of
the Week
* Selena Buttery, Brockway Girls
BasketballSenior had 33 points, 10 rebounds, four
blocks, four steals in a 62-24 win over Curwensville and 13 points,
eight rebounds and three blocks in a 41-34 win over Elk County Catholic.
Averaging 16.9 points, 12.3 rebounds, 4.1 blocks and 2.6 assists.
* Remingtyn Smith, Forest Hills (Sidman) Girls
BasketballSenior had 11 points, 10 assists, seven
rebounds and seven blocks in a 58-48 win over Bishop Carroll; 20 points,
10 rebounds, six assists and three steals in a 48-47 loss to Bedford;
and six points, seven rebounds, six steals and four assists in a 59-51
loss to Bedford. Averaging 13.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5 assists and 4.3
steals.
* Madeline Evans, Bloomsburg Girls
BasketballSenior had 24 points, 15 rebounds and six
assists in a 64-54 win over Shikellamy; 13 points, 15 rebounds and six
steals in a 46-43 loss to Southern Columbia Area; and nine points and 11
rebounds in a 46-43 win over Mount Carmel. Averaging 16.3 points, 14.9
rebounds, 3 steals, 2.3 assists and 2.1 blocks. Has 20 double-doubles
this season.
Week
27 Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Robbie Schneider, Lackawanna Trail (Factoryville)
WrestlingJunior won the District 2 AA title at 160
pounds with two pins (1:36 and 1:20) and two tech falls (20-4 and 17-2).
Improved to 41-3 on the season.
* Tucker
Hogan, Daniel Boone (Birdsboro)
WrestlingSophomore won the South Central AAA
Regional title at 172 pounds with three pins (1:18, 1:30 and 4:35) and a
tech fall (17-1). Improved to 40-1 this
season.
Week 28
Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Katie Sheeler, Otto-Eldred (Duke Center) Girls
BasketballJunior had 27 points, 10 steals and four
assists in a 60-53 win over North Clarion. Had 11 points and six
rebounds in a 39-28 loss to Elk County Catholic. Averaging 18 points,
5.2 steals, 3.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists.
*
Kaitlyn Flanagan, Plymouth Whitemarsh (Plymouth Meeting)
Girls BasketballSenior had 10 assists, six points
and three steals in a 47-36 win over Pennsbury and 11 points, nine
assists and four rebounds in a 49-31 win over Spring-Ford. Averaging 76
points, 5.3 assists, 3 steals and 2.8
rebounds.
Week 29
Pennsylvania High School Athletes of the
Week
* Lambert Palmer, Williamsburg Boys
BasketballSenior had 20 points and 16 rebounds in a
53-44 win over Otto-Eldred and 31 points and five rebounds in a 92-51
loss to Imani Christian Academy. Averaging 21.8 points, 13.4 rebounds,
3.6 assists and 2.3
steals.
*
Kylie Lavelle, Riverside (Taylor) Girls
BasketballSenior had 30 points and five rebounds in a
57-29 win over Towanda. That follows a 25-point, 15-rebound performance
in a 39-33 win over Western Wayne and 22-point, 13-rebound effort in a
59-32 win over Montrose. Averaging 24.7 points, 10 rebounds and 2.8
steals.
