Female Spotlight Athlete of the Week | Emilee DePetro

Name: Emilee DePetro School: Northern Cambria Age: 18 Grade: 12 Sports: Volleyball and track and field Parents: Jeff and Lauren DePetro, of Northern Cambria Athletic achievements: In track and field, signed to join the Seton Hill University team, 2026 Heritage Conference champion in the 200-, 400- and 1600-meter relay, 2025 all-Heritage Conference selection, underclassmen award winner and holds the program record in the 400-meter dash; in volleyball, 2025 District 6 Class 1A second-team selection and 2024 District 6 Class 1A runner-up. Coach’s quote: “Emilee is one of our most dedicated and hard-working athletes. She gives her full effort at every practice and meet, consistently showing a positive attitude and willingness to push herself.

She actively seeks opportunities to improve, often asking what more she can do to elevate her performance. This season, she took on a new event and has continued to challenge herself to get better with each race. Emilee leads by example, setting a high standard for her teammates through her work ethic and commitment.

She is a true leader and outstanding athlete, and we are incredibly proud to have her as a Colt. ” – Northern Cambria girls track and field coach Jennifer Zeanchock Favorite subject: English Favorite movie: “Pitch Perfect 2” Favorite video game: “Fortnite” Favorite food: Chicken wings Favorite teacher (subject taught): Mr. McKee (English) Favorite song: “Pocketful of Sunshine” by Natasha Bedingfield Favorite app on your phone: TikTok Outside interests: Swimming, hanging out with friends and watching football with my dad If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?

: A dolphin because they love to swim in the ocean Favorite athletic team: Philadelphia Eagles Athlete most admired: Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad because he always pushes me to my fullest potential Most impressive athlete that you have competed against: Richland junior Natalia Mavridis Proudest athletic achievement: Breaking the program record in the 400 How I got my start: I one day decided I needed something to do during the spring my sophomore year, so I tried track Future goal: To become a successful physician assistant and live in a nice house with my family, and buy my dad and I season tickets to all the Eagles games when I’m older. - Jake Oswalt