Class 1A Feature Athlete (Oct. 10)
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Name: Madeline Mastalerz High School: Leechburg Grade: 12 Position: Right Side Hitter Background Info: Mastalerz is a three-year letter winner, three-year starting hitter for the Blue Devils. She is also one of this year’s captains. Starting as a middle hitter the last two seasons, Mastalerz shifted to right side this season as a way to see more time on defense. Last year she was an All-Section selection. Mastalerz has played volleyball for 6 years and is also an active member of Leechburg’s student body. A high honor student, Mastalerz is secretary of the senior class, a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, Math Team, Science Club, Interact Club, B.R.A.V.E, Quiz Bowl and an editor for the yearbook. Last year she was also named a Trib Total Media’s Top 100 Outstanding Young Citizen Award. She also plays on the basketball team and volunteers her time assisting with Leechburg’s junior high volleyball team. Mastalerz’s future plans include studying occupational therapy at a four-year university. Quotes from Leechburg coach Eve Hebrank: "Maddie is an amazing role model to her teammates and such a reliable presence on the court. She works hard at everything she pursues and is, above all, extremely team oriented. Maddie is one of the most dedicated players that I have ever coached and is always putting in extra time in the gym. She’s a die hard athlete and an overall incredible person." |