Name: J.D. Dorminy
School: Tyrone
Age: 18
Grade: 12th
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Dorminy threw the go-ahead touchdown pass to Steve Franco and kicked what turned out to be the game-winning extra point in Tyrone's 20-19 Class AA semifinal victory over Aliquippa Saturday. Dorminy also rushed for 10 yards and caught one pass for 23 yards.
Season update: Dorminy has 76 rushes for 360 yards and three touchdowns. He's caught 23 passes for 338 yards and two touchdowns. He has complied 78 points, 27 extra points and a field goal.
Coach Franco's quote: "J.D. is one of the most valuable players on our team, in a team that has several. He isn't very big, but he plays very big. He plays like he's 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds. He's a great competitor, and that's his biggest strength. The bigger the game, the better he plays.
Favorite teacher: Mr. Wilson
Favorite subject: Cooking class
Favorite movie: "Anchorman"
Favorite food: Dad's French toast
Favorite song: "The motto" by Drake and Little Wayne
Outside interests: Hanging out with friends and family and other sports
Favorite professional team: Boston Red Sox
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Dustin Pedroia
Best athlete I ever played with: Darren Elvey
Best athlete I ever competed against: My father Jim and Dick Stever
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 Championship and going to Hershey for the state title game.
How I got my start in football: I only played two years of youth, but in eighth grade Coach Franco asked me to play.
Future goal: To win states and attend Penn State
