THE SPORTS REPORTS: TROY'S GILLILAND, ELMIRA'S SMITH NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM REGIONAL 'ATHLETES OF THE WEEK' (2024-12-15)

The Sports Reports
Troy junior Brendan Gilliland was a leading force in the Trojans' win in the PIAA state championship game, and Elmira freshman Meya Smith was the MVP of the Charlie Sibley Memorial Tournament. They are The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm Regional "Athletes of the Week," for the week ending Dec. 7.

TROY'S GILLILAND NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM REGIONAL BOYS "ATHLETE OF THE WEEK"
Offensively, Gilliland accounted for three of Troy's four TDs in a 25-24 win over Central Clarion.

Gilliland rushed for 143 yard and two TDs on 25 carries. He scored on runs of 4 and 28 yards, and also had a 20-yard TD reception.

Defensively, Gilliland harassed Central Columbia's all-state QB throughout the game. He had six tackles, including three solo stops, as well as two tackles-for-loss and a QB sack.

Honorable Mentions: Athens' Caleb Nason (wrestling), Corning's Bentley Goodier (bowling), Candor's Jakobe Foster (basketball), and North Penn-Liberty's Bryce Pequignot (wrestling).

ELMIRA'S SMITH NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM REGIONAL GIRLS "ATHLETE OF THE WEEK"
Smith started off her season averaging 23.5 points and 12.5 rebounds in a pair of wins at the Sibley Tournament.

She scored 29 points and pulled down 14 rebounds in the championship game win over Owego. She had 18 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Moravia, which won a Class C state title last year.

Honorable Mentions: Tioga's Amelia Toomey (wrestling), Owego's Madison McEvoy (basketball), Towanda's Lillie Maynard (wrestling), and Wellsboro's Chloe Brandenburg (basketball).


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