Female Spotlight Athlete of the Week Gracyn Sechler

Jake Oswalt, The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa.
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Feb. 6—Name: Gracyn Sechler

School: Berlin Brothersvalley

Age: 18

Grade: 12

Sports: Basketball, track and field and soccer

Parents: Corey and Jessica Sechler, of Berlin

Athletic achievements: In basketball, over 1,000 career points, 2021-22 WestPAC pick and 2021-22 Somerset County first-team selection; in track and field, 2022 400-meter WestPAC champion and 2022 District 5 Class 2A third-place finish in the 400; in soccer, all-Somerset County pick.

Coach's quote: "Grace has been a joy to coach. She is a hard worker who has been dedicated to making herself and our program better. She is a great teammate and has become a great leader for our team. She is not only a great player, but she is a terrific young lady. She has done a tremendous job of representing our program, school and community with character and class. I am very confident she will continue to make a positive impact on others and enjoy many more successes in her future." — Berlin Brothersvalley girls basketball coach Rachel Prosser

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: "Top Gun: Maverick"

Favorite book: "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah

Favorite food: Shrimp tacos

Favorite teachers: All of my teachers at Berlin Brothersvalley are fantastic

Favorite song: "Write Your Story" by Francesca Battistelli

Favorite app on your phone: Temple Run

Outside interests: Hiking, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends

If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?: A dolphin because they are smart and social animals who like to keep the peace.

Favorite athletic team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Athlete most admired: United States Olympic hurdler and sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

Most influential person on my athletic career: My brother, Elijah Sechler

Most impressive athlete that you have competed against: Shanksville-Stonycreek graduate and Potomac State freshman forward Josie Snyder

Proudest athletic achievement: My freshman through my junior year, my team had a 53-26 record as well as making it to the second round of the PIAA basketball playoffs twice.

How I got my start: I've been playing basketball since I was in kindergarten and have always enjoyed playing.

To become a physician assistant and serve on medical mission trips. — Jake Oswalt