Age: 20
Residence: Altoona
High school: Altoona Area (2008 grad)
College: I attend Penn State
I usually attend games with: My dad
My favorite sport: Hockey. It is fast paced, and there is constant action.
My all-time favorite local player to watch while growing up: Derek Mathews, a hockey player for Altoona. He has great stick handling, vision on the ice and ability to score consistently make him the complete package.
My all-time favorite local coach: Bruce Makin. He was my coach at Altoona for soccer.
My favorite high school team: Altoona Area
My favorite college team: North Carolina
My favorite pro team: Colorado Avalanche. Joe Sakic was the best in the game when I was a kid.
The most famous sports person I have ever met: I met Franco Harris when I was walking outside of Heinz Field at the Winter Classic.
My most prized sports photograph/memorabilia: I have a goalie stick signed by the entire 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team
My sports claim to fame: winning the District 6 soccer title in 2006.
If I were the czar of local sports, the one thing I would change would be: I would add lacrosse to the local high school sports. It is one of the most exciting games to watch.
If you'd like to participate in fandom, please answer the above questions and email them to Scott Franco at sfranco@altoonamirror.com.
