Hide Article Text (OCR)
90As the Heritage Conference basketball ason winds down, Penns Manor's Christina Sgriccia is firmly establishing herself as one of the area's premier post players and defenders.Sgriccia came up with a pair of clutch plays in last Tuesday's 57-54 upset victory over second-place Saltsburg. The 5-10 senior forward scored Penns Manor's only field goal of the fourth quarter, when she was fouled on the driving lay-up and completed the three-point play to give the Comets a four-point lead in the closing minuteWith her team clinging to a three pointlead in the final seconds, she helped to iceaway the victory by stealing the Trojans' inbound pass. She finished with 15 points in the win.Sgriccia followed up Tuesday s performance with a rare double-double in the 20's against Northern Cambria.In addition to hanging 21 points on the Colts, Sgriccia dominated in the paint, pulling down 20 rebounds — both game highs. Sgriccia was also credited with five blocked shots in Penns Manor's 59-36 victoryHere's a look at Christina Sgriccia, the Indi-urmstina bgricciaPenns Manor/Basketballana Gazette Athlete of the Week Parents Tom and Connie Sgriccia Brother Michael Sgriccia, 20 Favorite subject Calculus Hobbies: Playing volleyball, basketball, and spending time with friends.Favorite food PizzaFavorite movie Sweet Home Alabama Favorite musical artist Kelly Clarkson Favorite sports teams, college and proPenn State Nittany Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers Who is your idol, and why? My dad, because he supports me, encourages me, and has taught me a lot about basketball and life.What is your favorite sport? I like every sport I play. They all have a different aspects that I enjoy.What do you do to get ready for agame? I watch film of the opponent, arriv early to shoot around, always wear the samehair tie and think about the opponents'strong points and what we need to do against them to winThree things you like about Coach KenHolby are: His positive attitude, his love for the game and the team, and his knowledgeof the gameWho is the one defender on your team you would hate to face, and why? JennWitherow, because she's strong and aggressiveWho is the one player on your team you would hate to defend, and why? Emily MeCombie, because she can shoot the ballfrom anywhere.You've been a strong player at the net for Penns Manor's volleyball team. Does any of that translate into your play in thepaint? Yes. In both situations, I have to read my opponent and react to the angles or lanes they're giving me The difference is that in volleyball, there is only one or two girls defending me, and in basketball, there can be three or four girls around meYour team is still in contention for the Heritage Conference title. What's the team's rninds-et? We want to work hard, never give up and win one game at a time. Right now we are focusing on winning the rest of our games, especially beating the top teams in the conference.What do you think is the most important aspect of the game to worlc on? Ball-handling If you can't handle the ball, you'reChristina Sgriccia (30) is a key component in Penns Manor's recent surge. (Gazette photo by Teri Enciso)not going to be able to dribble, pass or scoreHave you set any personal goals this season? To be a leader on the team IWhat is the one food in the cafeteria you wouldn't eat, no matter how hungryyou are? The steak urns
Newspaper Details
Indiana Gazette
Indiana, Pennsylvania, US
Wed, Jan 28, 2004
Page 25
Full Page
Clipped by
Anonymous
PA, USA 16 Apr 2023
Other Publications Near Indiana, Pennsylvania
Indiana Democrat
Indiana Weekly Progress
Indiana Progress
Indiana Messenger
Indiana Evening Gazette
