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Male Athlete of the Week: Hollidaysburg’s Miller is ‘complete package’

September 13, 2011
The Altoona Mirror

Name: Chris Miller

School: Hollidaysburg

Age: 16

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Grade: 11

Sport: Soccer

Athlete of the week achievement: Miller scored two goals in a win over Ligonier Valley. He scored winning goal and also had an assist on the other goal in a 2-1 victory over Hempfield of the WPIAL.

Season update: Miller has five goals and two assists for the Golden Tigers.

Coach Craig Shale's quote: "Chris plays on a really good travel level. He has just gotten better and better. He makes great runs and is playing really well. He has played together with many players on the same travel team, which gives him a good understanding of his teammates. He has got a great shot, his dribbling skills are good and he has got some moves. He has a complete package."

Favorite teacher: Miss Jubeck

Favorite subject: Algebra II

Favorite movie: "Horrible Bosses"

Favorite food: Chicken and rice

Favorite song: "She Will" by Lil' Wayne

Outside interests: Snowboarding, work, golf

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Hines Ward

Best athlete I ever played with: Alex Prosser

Best athlete I ever competed against: State College's Sam Bollinger

Most influential person on my athletic career: Benny Miller

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 championship last year.

How I got my start in soccer: "My cousin introduced me to it at 5-years old. He and his sisters encouraged me to play."

Future goal: Play college soccer somewhere

 
 

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