Name: Lucas Runk
School: Central
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Scored three touchdowns, one on an interception return and two on runs of 15 and 21 yards, rushed for 108 yards on 14 carries, completed 1-of-3 passes for 6 yards and averaged 35 yards per kick on two punts to lead Central to a 26-14 win over Ligonier Valley in the first round of the District 6 class AA playoffs.
Season update: Runk has rushed for 749 yards on 140 carries, good for a 5.4 average, and 14 touchdowns. His touchdown total overall - Runk also plays some quarterback and returns punts and kickoffs - is 18. He has helped Central average 28.6 points per game for the 7-4 Scarlet Dragons.
Coach A.J. Hoenstine's quote: "He's a very versatile athlete and has been throughout his career. He has improved each week and he knows what he has to do to help us make a run in the playoffs. He is just an outstanding young man who has been a pleasure to coach this year."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Waite
Favorite subject: History
Favorite movie: "Inception."
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "Right Above It" by Lil' Wayne
Outside interests: Hunting, fishing and hanging out with my girlfriend.
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Pitt Panthers
Pro athlete most admired: Darelle Revis
Best athlete I ever played with: Shane Cafferty
Best athlete I ever competed against: Bishop McCort's Mike Cruz
Most influential person on my athletic career: My brother, Craig Runk
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6-AAA football title when I was a sophomore.
How I got my start in football: Started flag football at the Garver YMCA.
Future goal: Play college football and do something in the medical field after college.
