Name: Cory Johnston

School: Glendale

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Football

Athlete of the week achievement: Johnston rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns and caught five passes in Glendale’s win at Southern Huntingdon. He also had eight tackles on defense, including three sacks, and forced a fumble that was returned for a TD.

Season update: Johnston has rushed for 384 yards and five touchdowns. He also has 37 tackles with five sacks for the 4-2 Vikings.

Coach Spank Trexler’s quote: “Cory Johnston is just special person. Athletically, he can and would do whatever is asked of him. Physically, he is as tough as it gets. But it is his character, mental toughness and emotional maturity that sets him above. He is a natural leader as an athlete and person, and the heart and soul of our team. He has big things ahead wrestling-wise, but if he decides he wants to play football at the next level, then some program will be very fortunate.”

Favorite teacher: Miss Beirlair

Favorite subject: Science

Favorite movie: “The Fast and the Furious”

Favorite food: Cheese steak

Favorite music: Rap

Outside interests: Wrestling, hunting, fishing, riding dirt bike

Favorite professional team: St. Louis Cardinals

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Saquon Barkley

Best athlete I ever competed against: Southern Columbia’s Preston Zachman

Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents (Don and Vickie)

Proudest athletic achievement: Placing sixth at states in wrestling at 220 pounds

How I got my start in football: “I started in first grade and stuck with it ever since.”

Future goal: “I want to play football at a very high collegiate level.”