Female Spotlight Athlete of the Week Sasha Don-Treece Garnett
May 6—Name: Sasha Don-Treece Garnett
School: Richland
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Sports: Track and field, volleyball and basketball
Parent: Daria Auguste, of Johnstown
Athletic achievements: In track and field, Penn State signee, 2023 PIAA Class 2A shot put champion and discus runner-up, 2023 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference shot put record-holder and champion, 2022 and 2023 all-Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference selection, 2023 and 2024 Roddick High School Invitational shot put champion, 2022 PIAA Class 2A bronze medalist in the shot put, 2022 District 6 Class 2A runner-up in the discus and shot put and 2022 LHAC discus and shot put champion; in volleyball, 2023 LHAC West second-team selection; in basketball, Cambria County Senior Showcase selection and 2023-24 honorable mention.
Coach's quote: "Sasha is, by far, one of the best throwers that has ever come through the Richland High School track and field program. From the time she was a freshman, we knew that if she worked hard and listened to her throws coach, that the sky would be the limit for her in both the shot put and discus." — Richland track and field coach Chris Mangus
Favorite subject: Health science
Favorite movie: "Waves"
Favorite video game: "Grand Theft Auto"
Favorite food: Chipotle
Favorite teachers (subjects taught): Miss Christina Gruss (health) and Miss Emily Facci (math)
Favorite song: "Rush" by Frank Ocean
Favorite app on your phone: TikTok
Outside interests: Baking and drawing
If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?: I would definitely be a cheetah just because of how quick they can be
Favorite athletic team: Golden State Warriors
Athlete most admired: Richland junior Lanie Marshall
Most influential person on my athletic career: My mother
Most impressive athlete that you have competed against: Homer-Center graduate and Bucknell University freshman track and field thrower Justley Sharp
Proudest athletic achievement: Becoming a 2023 PIAA Class 2A shot put champion and discus runner-up
How I got my start: Coach Virgil Wenturine told me that I should throw with him. I agreed and now the rest is history.
I would like to get my degree in nursing and hopefully continue my throwing career by throwing in the Olympics. — Jake Oswalt
