Male Spotlight Athlete of the Week Luke Repko
Jan. 15—Name: Luke Repko
School: Bishop Carroll Catholic
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Sports: Basketball, baseball, football and golf
Parents: Randy and Dawn Repko, of Cresson
Athletic achievements: In basketball, 2020-21 and 2021-22 District 6 Class 1A champions; 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 Altoona Mirror honorable mention; 2022-23 Cambria County Basketball Coaches Association second team; and 2022 and 2023 Hilltopper Classic all-tournament team; in baseball, 2022 all-Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference selection; in football, 2023 Tribune- Democrat All-Area honorable mention as a punter; in golf, 2023 Altoona Mirror second team and 2022 all-LHAC pick.
Coach's quote: "It has been a pleasure to coach Luke for the past four years. He has been a great leader on and off the court. A huge part of our two District 6 titles, Luke continues to make a huge impact with our team. He's always ready to play." — Bishop Carroll boys basketball coach Cosie Aliquo
Favorite subject: Accounting
Favorite movie: "Major League"
Favorite video game: "Madden NFL 24"
Favorite food: Chicken quesadilla
Favorite teacher (subject taught): Mr. Seymour (Spanish)
Favorite song: "Good Luck and God" by Shane Profitt
Favorite app on your phone: Apple Music
Outside interests: Hunting, fishing and hanging out with friends
If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?: A bald eagle, so I could fly
Favorite athletic team: Dallas Cowboys
Athlete most admired: Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Most impressive athlete that you have competed against: Penn Cambria graduate and Duquesne University freshman quarterback Garrett Harrold
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 championship back to back as a freshman and sophomore
How I got my start: Started playing in first grade at All Saints Catholic School
Win District 6 and go far in the state playoffs — Jake Oswalt
