Tigers’ Ulery has big week

Name: E.J. Ulery

School: Hollidaysburg Area

Age: 18

Grade: Senior

Sport: Baseball

Athlete of the week achievement: Ulery helped Hollidaysburg go 3-0 for the week with seven hits, including a triple, and five RBIs combined in a 3-1 win over Westmont Hilltop, a 9-0 win over Bishop Guilfoyle and a 13-3 win over Penns Valley in which he was the winning pitcher and threw five innings and struck out six.

Season update: Ulery is batting .433 with eight RBIs and nine runs scored for the 9-3 Golden Tigers.

Coach Jon Szynal’s quote: “E.J. had a great week on the mound and especially at the plate. His extra hard work in the cages and his ability to hit his pitch or the pitcher’s mistake paid off this week. He wants to be good and wants the team to do well.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Keech

Favorite subject: Civics/Government

Favorite movie: “23 Blast”

Favorite food: Chicken nuggets

Favorite song: “Till I Collapse” by Eminem

Outside interests: Hunting, fishing, gym class

Favorite professional team: Los Angeles Dodgers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Bryce Harper

Best athlete I ever competed against: Altoona graduate Evan Alwine

Most influential person on my athletic career: Dad

Proudest athletic achievement: Getting a college scholarship for baseball

How I got my start in baseball: Having a catch with my dad in the backyard

Future goal: Continue playing baseball and pursue becoming a state policeman