Male Spotlight Athlete of the Week | John Allen

Name: John Allen

School: Westmont Hilltop

Age: 17

Grade: 12

Sports: Tennis, golf and swimming

Parents: Gregory and Cynthia Allen, of Upper Yoder Township

Athletic achievements: In tennis, four-year letterman, four-time District 6 Class 2A team champions, 2026 District 6 Class 2A doubles champion and singles runner-up, two-time district doubles runner-up, 2025 outstanding singles award and 2024 outstanding doubles award; in golf, three-year letterman; in swimming, four-year letterman, four-time District 6 qualifier and 2026 District 6 Class 2A 200-yard medley relay champions.

Coach’s quote: “John has been one of the most consistent and motivated players that I’ve ever had the pleasure of coaching. He has an overpowering serve and can spot the ball anywhere on the court. In the last few years, he’s developed into one of the very best players in the area. He’s a great role model to the younger players, showing maturity and confidence whenever he plays. His demeanor and mental toughness on and off the court are traits that cannot be taught. Always a team leader, we’re going to miss him.”

– Westmont Hilltop boys tennis coach Dan Fregly

Favorite subject: Manufactoring

Favorite movie: “Interstellar”

Favorite video game: “Minecraft”

Favorite food: Chicken sandwich

Favorite teacher (subject taught): Mr. Scott (manufacturing)

Favorite song: “Broken Window Serenade” by Whiskey Myers

Favorite app on your phone: Instagram

Outside interests: Flying lessons, cooking, working out and woodworking

Favorite athletic team: Seattle Seahawks

Athlete most admired: Pro tennis player Carlos Alcaraz

Most influential people on my athletic career: My parents

Most impressive athlete that you have competed against: Richland senior tennis player Nilesh Singh

Proudest athletic achievement: Finishing in second place in 2026 District 6 Class 2A singles, first in district doubles and team tournament, and first in the district in the 200 medley relay all in the same year

How I got my start: Encouraged by my sister (who currently plays college tennis at Mount Aloysius)

Future goal: To attend St. Vincent College majoring in aviation management with the goal to become a commercial airline pilot. I will also be a member of the men’s tennis team at St. Vincent.

– Jake Oswalt