Female Spotlight Athlete of the Week | Mayce Kordell
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Name: Mayce Kordell
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School: Conemaugh Township Area
Age: 17
Grade: 12
Sports: Soccer, basketball and track and field
Parents: Toby Kordell and Angela Matsko, of Johnstown
Athletic achievements: In soccer, three-year starter, 2026 captain, 2025 Somerset County first-team selection; in basketball, three-year starter, 2025-26 all-Heritage Conference selection, 2025-26 captain and 2025-26 Somerset County first-team pick; in track and field, 2025 Heritage Conference champions, holds the program record in the 300-meter hurdles and alternate on the 2025 400-meter relay team in Shippensburg.
Coach’s quote: “Mayce is one of our fearless leaders and without a doubt one of the most competitive players on the team. She is never afraid to battle people on the field, regardless of their size, speed, or willingness to battle back. Her perseverance and willingness to win the ball and find the back of the net make her a special player. When Mayce steps onto the field we never have to wonder what level of effort we are going to get. It is always 100%.”
– Conemaugh Township girls soccer coach Alexa Fetterman
Favorite subject: Journalism
Favorite movie: “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”
Favorite book: “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” by Mitch Albom
Favorite foods: Sushi and steak
Favorite teacher: Ms. Gall (business, computer and information technology)
Favorite song: “Devotion” by DJ Gummy Bear
Favorite app on your phone: Snapchat
Outside interests: Coffee dates with friends, hiking, going out to eat with my family and going to church
If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?: A bird because I love the idea of how free they are and flying also always was so cool to me
Favorite athletic team: Los Angeles Lakers
Athlete most admired: Tennis player Serena Williams
Most impressive athlete that you have competed against: Conemaugh Township graduate Izzy Slezak. She very much helped me during my years of soccer because she always pushed me to be the best I could be.
Proudest athletic achievement: Breaking the program record for the 300 hurdles my first year doing track during my sophomore year and getting first-team all-county for basketball
How I got my start: I have always had a competitive side ever since I was a little kid and always found playing sports a very fun thing and competitive thing I have done. I have played basketball and soccer since I was a little kid and have always enjoyed the sports so much. It’s so sad to me that this is my last year, but I can’t explain how grateful I was for having the best years in soccer with a team that is my family.
Future goal: Attending Indiana (Pa.) for a four-year education degree
- Jake Oswalt