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Boys Athlete of the Week: Mathews' work paying off

February 2, 2010
The Altoona Mirror

Name: Derek Mathews

School: Altoona

Age: 18

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Grade: 12

Sport: Ice hockey

Athlete of week achievement: Mathews recorded a hat trick in a 4-1 win over Greensburg Salem, then followed that with two goals in another 4-1 victory over Greensburg Salem.

Season update: Mathews has scored 34 goals and added 10 assists for a total of 44 points for Altoona, which has a 7-9 record.

Coach Garth Rhodes's quote: "He's worked really hard for his senior year, and he's really stepping up for the playoff push and making everybody around him a whole lot better."

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Bender

Favorite subject: Calculus

Favorite movie: "The Hangover"

Favorite food: Tacos

Favorite song: "Heart of a Champion" by Nelly

Outside interests: Baseball

Favorite pro team: Los Angeles Kings

Favorite college team: Michigan

Pro athlete most admired: Alexander Frolov

Best athlete I ever played with: Jamesy Rossi

Best athlete I ever competed against: Mikael Lemieux

Most influential person on my athletic career: Dave Weaver, Garth Rhodes and my dad

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the state championship two years ago

How I got my start in ice hockey: I had skating lessons at PSU when I was 4.

Future goal: I want to achieve a degree in math education at West Chester University.

 
 

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