Mallon does it all for B-A
Name: Zach Mallon
School: Bellwood-Antis
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Mallon rushed for 60 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winner in double overtime of a 35-32 win over Tyrone. He also caught three passes for 25 yards and returned a kickoff 87 yards for another score.
Season update: Mallon and Bellwood-Antis are 1-0 and play at Glendale on Friday.
Coach Nick Lovrich’s quote: “Zach has worked hard all off season to prepare himself for this season. He is a gifted athlete who helps us in all three phases of the game. It was great to see him and the team have such a great night on Friday. The best thing about Zach is that he is a team-first player who represents Bellwood-Antis in a positive way on the field, in our school, and in our community.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Martin
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: “Remember the Titans”
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite song: “Ransom” by Lil Tecca
Outside interests: Basketball, track, spending time with friends and family, Student Conservation Association
Favorite professional team: New England Patriots
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Julian Edelman
Best athlete I ever competed against: Mount Union’s Daunte Martin
Most influential person on my athletic career: Chris McCartney
Proudest athletic achievement: Scoring the game-winning touchdown against Tyrone
How I got my start in football: “Playing for West Antis when I was 7.”
Future goal: Become a doctor
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