Name: Jordan Kirsch
School: Hollidaysburg
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Golf
Athlete of the week achievement: Kirsch won the District 6 Class AAA qualifier at Sinking Valley on Tuesday with a 69. He also shot a 73 at Iron Masters on Thursday to claim medalist honors in a quadrangle match with Altoona, State College and Central Mountain.
Season update: Kirsch opened the season with a 70 at Park Hills, but his low-round of the year was in last week's qualifier. His scoring average is 75.5.
Coach Bryan James' quote: "Jordan has been heavily involved the past two seasons, and it was pretty exceptional to get out there and shoot 3-under [in the qualifier]. The conditions were pretty bad, and he showed a lot of poise. He's been working really hard this year."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Letizia
Favorite subject: Calculus
Favorite movie: "Ted"
Favorite food: Prime rib
Favorite song: "Some Nights" by Fun
Outside interests: Tennis, fishing, hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Atlanta Falcons
Favorite college team: North Carolina
Pro athlete most admired: Rory McIlroy
Best athlete I ever played with: Todd Homan
Best athlete I ever competed against: Artie Fink
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents Ken and Stephanie, and my pap Clay Figard
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the tri-state PGA tournament in Pittsburgh this past summer
How I got my start in golf: Everyone in my family golfs, and I've played since I was 10.
Future goal: To win districts and play golf in college.
