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Alfred State freshman basketball player Haley Witchella (Oxford Academy) has been named the Region III female athlete of the week. Witchella had a big week as the Lady Pioneers increased there winning streak to eight games.
Alfred State freshman basketball player Haley Witchella (Oxford Academy) has been named the Region III female athlete of the week. Witchella had a big week as the Lady Pioneers increased there winning streak to eight games.
Witchella recorded two double-doubles in the Lady Pioneers victories this week. She scored 34 points, grabbed 26 rebounds, and blocked six shots in a win at Genesee CC and recorded 12 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocks in a win vs. Jamestown CC.
Witchella is averaging 16.8 ppg this season and 11.1 rpg in 19 games played this year.
Witchella and the Lady Pioneers (18-8) will battle Jamestown CC on Saturday in the Region III Division II semifinals. Tip-off at Mercyhurst North East is at 3 p.m.