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AOW EXTRAS: Tessa Barrett, Abington Heights
So what band gets Abington Heights senior cross country standout Tessa Barrett pumped up before a meet and keeps her at the front of the pack? Read on: Athletes I admire: Tom Brady, for his leadership....
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AOW EXTRAS: Jake McCarthy, Scranton
Scranton junior Jake McCarthy might have been unsure on his answer to the “What’s your favorite food?” question during his Athlete of the Week interview — he thought “steak” didn’t say quite enough,...
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AOW EXTRAS: Scranton Prep’s Pat Marino
Scranton Prep’s Pat Marino had plenty to talk about in his Athlete of the Week interview. Here’s a little more, on everything from his team’s defense, the Cavaliers’ upcoming showdown with Abington...
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AOW EXTRAS: Abington Heights’ Terry Hurst
Staff writer Marty Myers sat down with Athlete of the Week Terry Hurst from Abington Heights. Here’s a little more from the conversation: Golf’s so fickle, and things didn’t go well at team districts...
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AOW EXTRAS: Mid Valley’s Josh Gorton
Mid Valley running back Josh Gorton came prepared for his Athlete of the Week interview, bringing a notebook full of carefully planned answers just in case he needed them. He didn’t need them. Here’s...
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AOW EXTRAS: Abington Heights’ Quinn Karam
Here’s some extra stuff from Athlete of the Week Quinn Karam’s chat with staff writer Shane Hennigan, including Karam’s thoughts on his team’s upcoming showdown with Berwick. Other sports your play:...
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AOW Extras: Old Forge’s Jorden Sekol
Here’s more of Joby Fawcett’s chat with Athlete of the Week Jorden Sekol from Old Forge. Last year, you were the last one to leave the field after losing the district final to Dunmore, 7-6. how...
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AOW Extras: Old Forge’s Shane Schuback
After Old Forge linebacker Shane Schuback hit me with Kimbo Slice as one of the three people he’d like to have dinner with, I knew it was going to be a fun interview. Here’s some more: Favorite food:...
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AOW EXTRAS: Honesdale’s Kevin Miller
Honesdale’s Kevin Miller had plenty to talk about during his Athlete of the Week interview, including a new pregame ritual, his goals for the season and his plans for the future. And because I’m from...
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AOW EXTRAS: Abington Heights’ Zach Manasek
The senior southpaw picked up two wins — one against then-top-ranked Scranton, and one in relief against No. 3 Valley View — allowing only one run in 11 innings. He struck out 10 and walked three. He...
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AOW EXTRAS: Riverside’s Mikkell Green
The Riverside running back had a career night on Senior Night with 301 rushing yards to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark on the season and ran for five touchdowns in a victory over Montrose on Friday....
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AOW EXTRAS: Lakeland’s Tony Harding
You scored your 1,000th career point earlier this season. What did that mean to you? It was in the Pete Turonis Tournament. It was a good feeling because coming into the season, that’s all everyone...
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AOW EXTRAS: Abington Heights’ Nick Carr
The only wrestler Nick Carr lost to en route to his 160-pound PIAA Class AAA bronze medal was the eventual state champion. In this AOW extras, Carr talks about what made the champ so tough, whether he...
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AOW EXTRAS: West Scranton’s Michael Bruno
More from the West Scranton junior diver’s interview, including how he became such a big diving fan, what he thinks of what he’s accomplished so far and how he started somersaulting in mid-air....
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AOW EXTRAS: Holy Cross’ Austin Shattin
Holy Cross’ senior slugger put together a monster week at the plate, going 5 for 7 with four runs and nine RBIs. He also had two home in the Crusaders’ first game against Riverside — one a grand slam —...
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AOW EXTRAS: Valley View’s Joey Ferretti
The Valley View senior won the District 2 Class AA singles tournament. Here’s more from his interview. Favorite sports team: Los Angeles Lakers. Athletes you admire: Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods and Roger...
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AOW EXTRAS: North Pocono’s JP Walsh
The senior outfielder’s solo home run in the 11th inning of the District 2 Class AAA championship game helped North Pocono win its first district title since 2012. Walsh, who will play baseball at...
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AOW EXTRAS: North Pocono’s Ryan Deom
The North Pocono freshman jumped right into to the high school postseason picture. He helped the Trojans reach the PIAA playoffs by tossing seven scoreless innings in the District 2 championship. In...
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AOW EXTRAS: Wallenpaupack’s Kyle Pillar
The Wallenpaupack golfer kicks off the next campaign of The Times-Tribune’s Athlete of the Week after his win in the Jackman Memorial. Pillar chatted with Marty Myers about winning the season-opening...
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK EXTRA: More with Holy Cross basketball player Abby Anderson
Holy Cross senior Abby Anderson had a triple-double and a pair of 20-plus point games as the Lady Crusaders, ranked second in The Times-Tribune Girls Basketball Poll and third in a statewide poll in...
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