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Week 22
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Eve Housley, Somerset Girls
BasketballJunior dropped 60 points (eight 3s) and
had eight rebounds and four steals in a 70-58 win over Chestnut Ridge.
Also had 36 points and 11 rebounds in a 65-51 loss to Penn Cambria and
30 points and 10 rebounds in a 66-59 loss to Penns Valley Area.
Averaging 26.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.8 steals and 3.3
assists.
* Qynne Demler, New Covenant Christian (Lebanon) Girls
BasketballSophomore had 93 points, 14 rebounds and
10 steals in wins over Ephrata Mennonite, West Shore Christian and
Harrisburg Christian. Averaging 24.8 points (ranks 8th in the state) and
3.4 rebounds. Closing in on 1,000-career points (has
938).
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Week 23
Pennsylvania High School Athlete of
the Week
Nominees
* Owen Dumbroski, Serra Catholic (McKeesport) Boys BasketballSenior had a triple-double (12 points, 13 assists and 10 steals) in a 77-25 win over Environmental Charter. Also had 31 points, nine assists, six steals and five rebounds in a 79-53 win over Waynesburg Central. Averaging 20.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 3.8 steals. Career numbers are 1,413 points, 451 rebounds, 290 assists and 221 steals.
* Sonny Diehl, Clearfield Girls BasketballSophomore had 19 points, 20 rebounds, six steals, five assists and three blocks in a 64-54 win over Bellefonte and 19 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, four steals and two blocks in a 65-51 win over Clarion-Limestone. Also had 19 points, five boards and three blocks in a 58-55 win over Bishop Guilfoyle. Averaging 17.4 points, 12.8 rebounds (currently ranks fifth in the state), four steals and 2.5 assists. Her 14 double-doubles this winter ranks sixth in the state.
* Damian Harrison, New Castle Boys BasketballJunior notched his sixth double-double with 10 points and 20 rebounds in a 58-41 win over Fox Chapel. Also had 35 points and nine boards in wins over Aliquippa and North Allegheny. Averaging 13.8 points and 7.9 rebounds.
* Mylee Harmon, Redbank Valley (New Bethlehem) Girls BasketballSenior had 36 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 66-16 win over Union and 23 points, six assists, five steals and three rebounds in a 64-42 win over Clarion Area. Averaging 22.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 4.1 steals. Career numbers are 1,249 points, 288 assists, 286 rebounds and 250 steals.
* Gage Jordan, Union (Rimersburg) Boys BasketballSenior ran his streak of double-doubles to seven straight games with 57 points, 58 rebounds and 19 blocks in wins over Ridgway, Karns City and Commodore Perry and a loss to Redbank Valley. Averaging 12.2 points, 14 rebounds (ranks 76th nationally) and 4.7 blocks (ranks 33rd nationally). Has 16 double-doubles this winter (ranks 98th nationally).
* Hoyt Glenn, McConnellsburg Boys BasketballSophomore had 28 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and five steals in a 79-59 win over Everett. Also had 15 points, 10 steals and six assists in a 56-43 win over Mount union and 12 points, eight rebounds, seven steals and five assists in a 54-19 win over Southern Fulton. Averaging 15.1 points, 6.4 assists, 5.9 rebounds, 4.9 steals and 2.3 blocks.
* Makaii Akridge, Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech (Philadelphia) Boys BasketballJunior had 46 and 30 points in wins over Franklin Towne and Holy Ghost Prep, respectively. Averaging 21.5 points and 2.7 rebounds.
* Marlaya McCoy, Meadville Girls BasketballSenior had a triple-double (34 points, 15 rebounds, 11 steals and four assists) in a 70-65 win over Conneaut Area. Averaging 15.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.6 steals.
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Winners
Week 1
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
*
AJ Hurst, Garden Spot (New Holland, Pa.)
FootballSenior completed 21-of-34 attempts for 462
yards and six TDs in a 71-64 loss to Notre Dame-Green Pond. Also had
seven tackles and returned an interception 81-yards for a
TD.
Week 3
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
*
Braxtyn Brown, Columbia Montour Vo-Tech (Bloomsburg)
FootballSenior surpassed 3,000 career rushing yards
with 401 and five TDs on 20 carries in a 44-14 win over
Montrose.
* Jacob Van Lierop, Northwestern Lehigh (New Tripoli) Boys
SoccerSenior surpassed 150 career points with a
string of three straight four-goal games in wins over Jim Thorpe,
Palisades and Notre Dame-Green Pond. His 22 goals this season leads the
state and ranks third nationally, while his 51 points ranks first in the
state and sixth nationally.
* Brayden Booher, Lakeview (Stoneboro)
FootballSenior had 17 tackles, including 9.5 TFL,
and carried the ball 21 times for 103 yards and two TDs in a 31-29 loss
to Saegertown. Has 15.5 TFL in three
games.
Week 4
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Lauren Beamer, Western Wayne (Lake Ariel)
VolleyballJunior went over 500 career kills and 100
career digs with 20 and eight, respectively, in a 3-2 win over Abington
Heights. Has 106 kills this season.
* Kaden Carpenter, Forest Hills (Sidman) Boys
SoccerSenior had 14 goals and five assists in wins
over United, Central Cambria and Greater Johnstown. His 53 points and 22
goals currently rank 14th nationally. Has 174 career points (69 goals
and 36 assists).
* Trey Wingard, DuBois FootballJunior
completed 23-of-37 passes for 370 yards and five TDs in a 46-43 win over
Karns City. Last week completed 13-of-20 passes for 274 yards and five
TDS in a 61-7 win over Bradford. His 1,179 passing yards ranks third in
the state this
season.
Week 5
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Hasan Strandzhev, Moravian Academy (Bethlehem) Boys
SoccerSenior had 19 points (nine goals and an
assist) in wins over Palmerton and Pen Argyl. His 22 goals and 52 points
rank fifth and sixth in the state, respectively. Both tallies are also
Top 50 marks nationally. Closing in on 100 career points (has
96).
* Lola Wojciechowski, Wyoming Valley West (Plymouth) Girls
SoccerSenior had 31 points (13 goals and five
assists) in wins over Berwick, Pittston and Hazleton Area. Her 24 goals
and 54 points both rank fourth in the state and are Top 45 marks
nationally. Has 172 career points (77 goals and 18
assists).
Week 6
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Kalina Powell, Brockway
VolleyballSenior had 24 kills in a win over Kane and
23 in a win over Cameron County. Her 276 kills ranks second in the
state this season.
* Dylan Depp, Penns Manor (Clymer)
FootballJunior had 21 tackles (10 solo) in a 22-16
win over Conemaugh Township. His 88 tackles rank second in the state and
16th
nationally.
Week 7
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Tommy Clark, Dunmore Boys
SoccerSenior had 18 points (eight goals and two
assists) in wins over Mid Valley and West Scranton. His 79 points this
season rank second in the state and 24th
nationally.
* Autumn Clewell, Lehighton
VolleyballJunior went over 500 assists this season
with 47 in a win over Nativity BVM. Also had 41 assists in a win over
Pocono Mountain West. Her 504 assists rank ninth in the
state.
* Kali Ayres, Troy VolleyballSenior
surpassed 700 career digs with 23 in a win over Loyalsock Township. Also
had 33 digs in a loss to Northeast
Bradford.
Week 8
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Brady Collins, Clearfield
FootballSenior carried the ball 27 times for 170
yards and five TDs in a 41-21 win over Richland. His 1,860 yards rushing
this season currently ranks fourth nationally, while his 30 TDs ranks
fifth. Career numbers are 4,411 yards rushing and 64 total
TDs.
* Jackson Vacanti, Greensburg Central Catholic Boys
SoccerSenior had 22 points (nine goals and four
assists) in wins over California and Chartiers-Houston. Has 52 points
(21 goals and 10 assists) this
season.
*
Lily McCarty, Sullivan County (Laporte) Girls
SoccerJunior had four goals in a 4-3 win over
Meadowbrook Christian and three goals in a 3-1 win over Jersey Shore.
Has 60 points (27 goals and six assists) this
season.
* Ashton Walk, Tyrone FootballSenior
completed 17-of-18 passes and went over 7,000 career passing yards with
314 and five TDs in a 55-19 win over Central Cambria. Also carried the
ball four times for 28 yards and a TD. Career numbers are 7,083 passing
yards, 77 passing TDs, 411 yards rushing and 11
TDs.
Week 9
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
*
Caileb Howse, Lampeter-Strasburg
FootballSenior carried the ball 15 times for 323
yards and seven TDs and completed 4-of-5 passes for 55 yards and a TD in
a 62-14 win over Twin Valley. Has rushed for 1,030 yards and 18 TDs and
thrown for 1,148 yards and 11 TDs this
season.
* Jase Ferguson, Central Clarion (Clarion, Pa.)
FootballSenior had 590 total yards (537 passing and
53 rushing) and completed 36-of-42 passes for six TDs in a 55-0 win over
Redbank Valley. His 3,046 total yards currently rank second in
Pennsylvania and 16th nationally. Career numbers are 11,504 total yards,
9,405 yards passing and 2,099 yards rushing. Has accounted for 167
total TDs.
* Bella Boylan, Holy Redeemer (Wilkes-Barre)
VolleyballJunior had 31, 23, 18 and 15 kills in wins
over North Pocono, Western Wayne, Tunkhannock and Wyoming Valley West.
Has 238 kills this season and 494 in her
career.
* Alex Marfink, Sheffield
FootballSenior had 26 tackles (19 solo), five TFL
and three sacks in a 36-8 win over Bucktail. Has 168 tackles, 16 TFL and
10 sacks this
season.
Week 10
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Raven Albrecht, Upper Merion Area (King of Prussia)
VolleyballSenior had had 55 and 44 assists in wins
over Methacton and Spring-Ford. Her 866 assists this season currently
rank second in the state. Career numbers read 1,874 assists, 771 digs
and 286 aces.
* Ben Walsh, Souderton
FootballJunior completed 18-of-28 passes for 326
yards and five TDs and also ran for a TD in a 47-21 win over Upper
Dublin.
*
Jeremiah Davis, Lewisburg
FootballSenior carried the ball 19 times for 337
yards and five TDs in a 49-28 win over Mifflinburg. Has 1,641 yards
rushing and 21 TDs this season. Career numbers are 2,752 yards rushing
and 33 total
TDs.
Week 11
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Max Gallagher, Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley (Rimersburg)
FootballJunior had 336 all-purpose yards and five
TDs in a 57-30 win over Otto-Eldred/Oswayo Valley.
He carried
the ball 16 times for 224 yards and two TDs and caught four passes for
112 yards and three TDs. Also added 10 tackles, including a
sack.
* Josh Louk, Jim Thorpe
FootballJunior had 327 all-purpose yards and four
TDs in a 56-27 loss to Southern Lehigh. He caught 10 passes for 250
yards and three TDs and carried the ball eight times for 77 yards and a
TD. Also made 11 tackles (seven solo). Has 2,390 career yards (including
1,180 receiving), 20 TDs and 124
tackles.
Week 12
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Quincy Swaim, Bedford FootballSenior
carried the ball 36 times for 268 yards and three TDs in an 18-0 win
over Berlin Brothersvalley. Has rushed for 1,637 yards and 19 TDs this
season and has thrown for 792 yards and six
TDs.
* Logan Steele, Shamokin Area (Coal Township)
FootballSophomore completed 14-of-29 passes for 273
yards and four TDs in a 28-27 win over Jersey Shore. Has thrown for
1,684 yards and 24 TDs this
season.
* Maura Oslosky, Greensburg Central Catholic
VolleyballSenior had 32 and 30 assists in
back-to-back wins over Clarion-Limestone and West Branch. Has 509
assists and 79 aces this
season.
Week 13
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
*
Isaac Ryon, Lackawanna Trail (Factoryville)
FootballJunior carried the ball 21 times for 303
yards and thee TDs, had two interceptions and kicked a field goal in a
47-46 loss to Muncy. Finished the year with 1,718 yards rushing and 25
TDs.
* Wyatt Ehrenzeller, Juniata (Mifflintown)
FootballSenior threw for 263 yards and four TDs and
ran for 53 yards in a 27-7 win over Shamokin Area. Has thrown for 1,628
yards and 23 TDs and rushed for 255 yards and seven TDs this season.
Career numbers are 3,381 passing yards and 63 total TDs (accounted
for).
* Tyler Reinhart, Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg)
FootballJunior had six tackles, three interceptions,
two pass deflections and forced a fumble in a 26-14 win over
Mechanicsburg.
* Eli Zimmerman, Northwestern Lehigh (New Tripoli)
FootballSenior went over 2,000-yards for the season
with 222 and two TDs on 17 carries in a 49-7 win over Conwell-Egan
Catholic. Averaging 13.1 yards per carry this season (2,062 yards on 158
carries). Has scored 32 total
TDs.
Week 14-15
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
Week 16
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Trey Keating, Nativity BVM (Pottsville) Boys
BasketballJunior had 35 points and nine rebounds and
30 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and five steals in wins over Marian
Catholic and Weatherly respectively. Leads the state in scoring (31
points per game).
* Grady Snyder, Central Cambria (Ebensburg) Boys
BasketballSenior had 17 points, 11 assists, seven
rebounds and four steals in a 69-66 win over Richland. Also had 14
points, 11 assists, seven rebounds and five steals in a 65-38 win over
Bedford. Has 776 career points, 292 rebounds and 136
assists.
Week
17-18
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Greg Schilling, Blacklick Valley (Nanty Glo) Boys
BasketballSenior hit 10 three-pointers (scored 32
points) in an 84-72 win over Paw Paw. Averaging 15.7 points. His 39 made
3s this season currently ranks second in the
state.
*
Makayla Presser-Palmer, Northwestern (Albion) Girls
BasketballJunior had 34 points and 18 rebounds in a
50-36 win over General McLane and 34 points and 13 rebounds in a 51-16
win over Conneaut. Also had 33 and 28 points in wins over North East and
Corry, respectively. Averaging 27.8 points (ranks 31st nationally),
10.1 rebounds, three steals, 2.9 assists and 1.9 blocks. Career numbers
read 1,355 points, 669 rebounds, 209 steals and 156
assists.
* Annsley Baker, Beaver Girls
BasketballSophomore had 93 points, 32 rebounds, 13
assists and 14 steals in a wins over Mohawk Area, South Range, Boardman
and Hopewell. Averaging 22 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.9
steals.
Week 19
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Haley Litzelman, North Penn-Liberty (Liberty) Girls
BasketballJunior had a triple-double (22 points, 15
rebounds, 10 assists and nine steals) in a 50-25 win over Sullivan
County. Also had 32 points and eight rebounds in a 54-42 loss to Canton
and 15 points, 12 rebounds and six steals in a 41-36 win over
Williamson. Averaging 18.9 points, 11.1 rebounds, 5.1 steals and 4.3
assists.
*
Dylan McGonigal, West Branch (Morrisdale) Boys
BasketballJunior dropped 35 points and had 11 steals
in an 84-54 win over Curwensville. Averaging 15.8 points, 3.7 steals
and 2.1
assists.
Week 20
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Dominic Cox-Giles, Quaker Valley (Leetsdale) Boys
BasketballSenior had a triple-double (12 points, 22
rebounds, 10 assists and four steals) in an 81-48 win over Sto-Rox. Also
had a double-double (22 rebounds, 10 assists and four points) in a
91-38 win over Eden Christian Academy. Averaging 14.1 rebounds (ranks
2nd in Pennsylvania), 4.8 points, 3.9 assists and 2.1
steals.
* Luke Fugazzotto, Northwestern Lehigh (New Tripoli)
WrestlingJunior improved to 30-0 this season (with
23 pins) by going 4-0 at the Colonial League Championships en route to
winning the 189-pound title.
*
Raegan Wells-Bradley, Science Leadership Academy at Beeber
(Philadelphia) Girls BasketballSophomore
had 32 points, 14 rebounds, eight steals and seven assists in a 52-17
win over Thomas Edison and 31 points and 14 rebounds in a 52-40 win over
Paul Robeson. Averaging 29.7 points (ranks 2nd in Pennsylvania), 12.4
rebounds ranks 8th in Pennsylvania), 4.8 steals and two
assists.
Week 21
Pennsylvania
High School Athletes of
the Week
*
Jace Casses, Bishop Carroll (Ebensburg) Boys
BasketballJunior dropped 50 points (and had seven
steals) in an 87-64 win over Richland. Also had 23 points, five
rebounds, five assists and three steals in a 61-30 win over Sharksville
Stonycreek. Averaging 22.9 points and 2.6 rebounds. Closing in on
1,000-career points (has 950).
*
Oumou Thiero, Quaker Valley (Leetsdale) Girls
BasketballJunior surpassed 1,000-career points with
29 (and 19 rebounds, six assists and four steals) in a 68-19 win over
Sto-Rox. Also had 13 points, 18 rebounds and five blocks in a 62-28 loss
to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and 21 points and 19 rebounds in a
47-18 win over Gateway. Averaging 21.5 points, 15.8 rebounds (ranks 45th
nationally), 3.6 steals, 3.4 blocks and three assists. Career numbers
read 1,036 points, 773 rebounds, 230 blocks, 143 assists and 142
steals.
* Addison Haight, Kane Girls
BasketballFreshman had 38 points, 10 rebounds, five
steals and three assists in a 57-56 win over Port Allegany and 29 points
and 16 rebounds in a 53-27 win over Cameron County. Added 15 points,
seven rebounds and five steals in a 50-46 loss to Cranberry Area.
Averaging 22.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.6 steals and 2.5
assists.
* Hoyt Glenn, McConnellsburg Boys
BasketballSophomore had a triple-double (12 points,
11 rebounds and 10 assists) in a 67-44 win over Forbes Road and a
double-double (10 points and 11 assists) in a 60-24 win over Northern
Bedford County. Averaging 14.4 points, 6.2 assists, 5.9 rebounds, 4.1
steals and 2.7
blocks.
