Athlete of The Week: Emily Lehman

Emily Lehman

Terry McCaulley

Emily Lehman

Name: Emily Lehman

Sport: Basketball

Grade: 12

Accomplishments: 

Lehman scored 23 points against Penns Valley, 18 points against Tussey Mountain, and 14 points against Bald Eagle. She leads the team in rebounding. 

Coach Lucas Rhoades Quote: 

“Emily has really stepped up for us. She is rebounding and had some solid games scoring, but more importantly, she is really playing hard every second she is on the floor.”


Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport? 

Emily Lehman: “I signed up to play in Junior High.”

EE: What other sports do you play?

EL: “Softball”

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

EL: “New York Giants

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

EL: “Eli Manning”

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

EL: “My parents because of how hard they work and for everything they do for me.”

EE: Favorite band/musician?

EL: “Lil Uzi Vert”

EE: Favorite movie?

EL: Girls Trip

EE: Favorite food?

EL: “Pizza”

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

EL: “Just play, have fun, and enjoy the game.”

EE: What are your future goals?

EL: “To attend college at Penn State Altoona for Kinesiology and hopefully play basketball.”