Dec 30, 2025
Ruggery
Name: Morgan Ruggery
School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Ruggery helped Bishop Guilfoyle Academy to wins over Neshannock, Thomas Jefferson and Tyrone and led the Lady Marauders in scoring in all three wins.
Season update: Ruggery is averaging 12 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.2 steals and one assist per game for the undefeated Lady Marauders.
Coach Kristi Kaack’s quote: “Morgan had an outstanding week of basketball. Her willingness to defend any position, combined with her ability to score in multiple ways, makes her a truly dynamic player. She competes with strength and a high basketball IQ, creating difficult matchups for any opponent. Morgan leads our team with an exceptional work ethic and consistently rises to every challenge presented by the coaching staff.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Tressler and Mrs. Conrad
Favorite subject: Anatomy
Favorite movie: “The Notebook”
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: “She’s Always A Woman” by Billy Joel
Outside interests: “I enjoy spending time with friends and family and traveling.”
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Michael Jordan
Best athlete I ever competed against: Natalie Wetzel of Peters Township, now playing at Miami
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents Tony and Krista
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning two state championships
How I got my start in basketball: Playing in the Summit and YMCA leagues in elementary school.
Future goal: Win another state championship
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