Tytus Novak helping Tyrone Eagles soccer, football teams succeed
Athlete of the Week
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Name: Tytus Novak
School: Tyrone Area
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Soccer
Athlete of the week achievement: Novak had a hat trick and an assist in Tyrone's 6-0 win over Richland and scored two goals in the Golden Eagles' 3-1 win over Forest Hills. He also was 4-for-4 on extra points in Tyrone's 28-6 win over Central in football and had a 48-yard punt downed at the 2-yard line.
Season update: Novak has scored five goals and has two assists for Tyrone's soccer team and is 12-for-13 on extra points and averages nearly 36 yards per punt for the football team.
Coach Alex Bartlett's quote: "Tytus has really come alive in the last week and has provided much needed offense for our team. However, Tytus has many characteristics that extend past his physical ability. He is a great leader for this team and a better kid than a soccer player. I can't wait to see where he goes this season."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Plummer
Favorite subject: Business and Financial
Favorite movie: "Rocky II"
Favorite food: Grandma's pierogies
Favorite song: "Doin' Time" by Sublime
Outside interests: Car detailing, financial exploration and woodworking
Favorite professional team: AC Milan
Favorite college team: The Stanford men's soccer team
Pro athlete most admired: Vincent Kompany
Best athlete I ever competed against: Kashan Hines
Most influential person on my athletic career: My father
Proudest athletic achievement: "Holding the record for most extra points in a football game in my football debut and making states in track."
How I got my start in soccer: "My dad introduced me to the sport after he saw my brother's talent in Italy."
Future goal: "To play college soccer and to eventually work on the floor of Wall Street."