FREEPORT — Freeport senior Anna Christy was named one of four WPIAL Scholar-Athlete Award winners at the annual District 7 membership meeting last week.

Christy was recognized for athletic achievement, academic excellence and school/community service. She receives a $5,000 scholarship and will be honored at a luncheon May 16.

Captain of the Yellowjackets' volleyball, girls basketball and softball teams, Christy was an all-state volleyball player, National Honor Society member, and volunteer in the Key Club, Special Olympic basketball and skiing, volleyball and basketball clinics, and her church.

LOCK HAVEN — Slippery Rock University senior shortstop Adam Jury was named PSAC West Player of the Week.Jury batted .438 (seven for 16) with three home runs, a double, 10 RBI, five runs scored and a 1.063 slugging percentage in lead the squad to three out of four wins against Indiana (Pa.).<B></B>

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dwight Howard became the first player to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in three straight seasons — and the voting wasn't even close.The Orlando Magic center received 585 points. Boston's Kevin Garnett finished second with 77 points.

CINCINNATI — Reds pitcher Mike Leake was arrested on a shoplifting charge at a downtown department store, accused of trying to steal six shirts with a total value of $59.88.