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Andrew Miller and Nikki Kleinman are Athletes of the Week

Miller and Kleinman share this week's award.

Nikki Kleinman is an 18-year-old senior lacrosse player at Cranford High School who punched in 15 goals during two games last week and is five goals away from an even 200. "I scored five goals against Scotch Plains in the counties," Kleinman said. "It's always great to play well in the big games."

She started playing lacrosse her freshman year, and has been devoted to the sport ever since.

"I was playing softball and some friends talked me into joining the lacrosse team," Kleinman said. "I'm really glad they did."

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Best Moment: Beating New Providence. "They are a very tough team."

Biggest Fan: "My Dad loves watching me play."

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Greatest Accomplishment: Scoring 100 goals.

Favorite Subject: Marketing.

Favorite Movie: The Hangover

Favorite Food: Penne Vodka

Favorite Team: The NJ Devils ice hockey team.

Something Coach Always Says: "Stay focused and play the full 60 minutes."

Andrew Miller, a 16-year-old junior on the Cranford High School tennis team, had a great week as he was able to advance in the 2011 Union County Tournament on April 20. Miller said a rigorous team practice schedule is paying off in his performance in second singles.

"The team needed me (in second singles) and I was able to play well and help the team," he said.

Best Moment: Making counties

Started playing: At seven years old during daycare – he's been wielding the racket ever since.

Biggest Fan: "My dad. He loves the game and loves watching me play."

Favorite Subject:  History. "We are able to learn about and hopefully correct our past mistakes."

Favorite Movie: The sports film Miracle, about the U.S. olympic men's ice hockey team of 1980.  

Favorite Food: Penne Vodka

Favorite Player:  Professional tennis athlete Andy Roddick. "I love his attitude."

Something Coach Always Says: "Keep my head in the game and stay even."

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