Athlete of Week: Freiwald’s work ethic paying off

Name: Brady Freiwald
School: Altoona Area
Grade: Senior
Sport: Soccer
Athlete of the week achievement: Keeper Freiwald had five saves in a 3-0 victory over Hollidaysburg, six saves in a 3-0 championship victory over Mountain Ridge in Mountain Ridge tournament and was in goal for a 5-1 win over Brunswick.
Season update: Freiwald is 4-0 in goal with three shutouts and 13 saves. The only goal he allowed was a penalty kick.
Coach Dave McCarter’s quote: “The time he puts in, even outside our normal practices, makes him special. He was already gifted, but he wants to be great, and now he’s at another level. Several colleges are looking at him. Our keeper coach, Travis Young, puts in endless hours working with him.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Lowe
Favorite subject: Forensic chemistry
Favorite movie: “Jurassic Park”
Favorite food: Mashed potato bowl
Favorite song: “Good Feeling” by Flo Rida
Outside interests: Hunting, fishing, playing Spikeball
Favorite professional team: Manchester United
Favorite college team: Pitt
Pro athlete most admired: Marc-Andre Fleury
Best athlete I ever competed against: State College’s Ben Vollmer
Most influential person on my athletic career: Parents and Coach Young
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 championship, beating State College, as a sophomore
How I got my start in soccer: As 4-year-old in AYSO
Future goal: Play soccer at the collegiate level and get a degree in criminal justice
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