Female Spotlight Athlete of the Week | Izzy Slezak

Name: Izzy SlezakSchool: Conemaugh Township AreaAge: 17Grade: 12Sports: Track and field and soccerParents: Matt Slezak and Juliet Diano, of JohnstownAthletic achievements: In track and field, 2024 all-Heritage Conference selection, 2022 and 2023 all-WestPAC pick, 2022 District 5 Class 2A champion in the 200-meter dash and 400-meter relay, 2023 District 5 champ in 200, 2024 District 5 winner in the 100 and 200, 2022 PIAA Class 2A runner-up in 400 relay, 2023 PIAA bronze medalist in 200 and eighth in 100, 2024 PIAA runner-up in 200 and fifth in 100, 2023 outstanding female track athlete and holds program records in the 100 (12.04), 200 (24.88) and 400 relay (50.

3); in soccer, 2023 and 2024 all-Heritage selection, 2021 and 2022 WestPAC pick, 2021 and 2022 Somerset County first-team forward, 2023 and 2024 Somerset County offensive MVP, 2023 District 5 Class 1A champions, program-record 135 career goals and 2023 and 2024 Daily American player of the year.Coach’s quote: “Izzy is an exceptional athlete and role model to many of her younger teammates. Throughout her career, she has pushed herself to new heights, working hard in the gym during the offseason and striving for continuous improvement and success in-season.



Izzy is an inspiration to many of our athletes at Conemaugh Township and we know she is going to be a great asset to her college team next year.”– Conemaugh Township girls track and field coach Tracy DuricaFavorite subject: GovernmentFavorite movie: “Moana”Favorite video game: “Fortnite”Favorite foods: Crab legs or steakFavorite teacher (subject taught): Mrs. Feathers (journalism and video production)Favorite song: “Cover Me Up” by Morgan WallenFavorite app on your phone: TikTokHobbies: Fishing, cornhole and craftsIf you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?: A hummingbird because they are fast, graceful, hard-working and a favorite of my grandmotherFavorite athletic team: Penn State footballAthletes most admired: Conemaugh Township graduate Ethan Black (Penn State football), Richland grad Ethan Dabbs (Virginia track and field) and Nebraska volleyball player Harper MurrayMost influential people on my athletic career: God and my dad, Matt SlezakMost impressive athlete you have competed against: Conemaugh Township senior Katie WileyProudest athletic achievement: Finishing second in the 200 at the 2024 PIAA Class 2A track and field championshipsHow I got my start: Racing my cousins and siblings growing upFuture goal: Earn a bachelor’s degree in business and pursue a career in video production as an entrepreneur– Jake Oswalt.