Male Athlete of the Week: Devils’ Wolfe hungry for success
Name: Shawn Wolfe
School: Bellwood-Antis
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Wolfe rushed for 92 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries, threw for 88 yards and one touchdown and intercepted a pass in Bellwood’s 42-20 comeback win over Southern Huntingdon.
Season update: Wolfe has thrown for 982 yards and six touchdowns and has rushed for 503 yards and 10 touchdowns for the 9-1 Blue Devils.
Coach Nick Lovrich’s quote: “Shawn has been playing very well this season. He has excelled in all three phases of the game, which makes his performance even more impressive. He has a lot of talent and is a very humble person. He is always quick to credit his teammates for his success.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Crowell
Favorite subject: Phys. ed. or industrial arts
Favorite movie: “We Are Marshall”
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: “Left Hand Right Hand” by NBA YoungBoy
Outside interests: Watching college football, hunting, fishing, hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Georgia Tech
Pro athlete most admired: Patrick Mahomes
Best athlete I ever competed against: Tyrone’s Denver Light
Most influential person on my athletic career: “My dad taught me the fundamentals of football and to work hard in no matter what I do.”
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning districts in the 200-meter dash
How I got my start in football: Playing little league football and playing in the backyard
Future goal: To attend college and pursue a career in law enforcement
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