Name: Evan Link
School: Penn Cambria
Age: 18
Grade: 12th
Sport: Wrestling
Athlete of the week achievement: Link won the 119-pound title at the Sheetz Holiday Classic with a 22-7 technical fall over Jamestown's Tyler Roberts, who was a state qualifier last year. Link also was voted Outstanding Wrestler at the Classic and was 4-0.
Season update: Link is 11-1 on the season and Penn Cambria is 3-0.
Coach Todd Niebauer's quote: "Evan's performance this week was outstanding. He really showed that his motor never stops and how he wants to be on the top of the podium. He is looking to make his opponents not want to continue to wrestle him."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Klayko
Favorite subject: History
Favorite movie: "The Hangover"
Favorite type of food: Chinese
Favorite song: "The Heat of the Moment" by Asia
Outside interests: Hanging out with friends and working out
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Brent Metcalf
Best athlete I ever played with: Penn Cambria grad Ryan Link
Best athlete I ever competed against: Florida native Earl Hall
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Steve
Proudest athletic achievement: Making it to the finals at nationals
How I got my start in wrestling: My dad and brothers got me involved when I was 6.
Future goal: Go to college and win a national title
