Yanoshak turns tide for BG
Name: Andrew Yanoshak
School: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Yanoshak had the game-changing sack/forced fumble in the fourth quarter that helped Bishop Guilfoyle turn the tide in District 6 Class 1A championship win over Juniata Valley. Yanoshak also had a 9-yard touchdown catch to open the scoring.
Season update: Yanoshak’s sack was his 19th of the season, and he’s caught 11 passes for 154 yards and a touchdown.
Coach Justin Wheeler’s quote: “He’s an exceptional athlete who plays his best games in big games. Most of Juniata Valley’s plays were designed to go away from where he was.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Mielnik
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: “Remember the Titans”
Favorite food: Chicken
Favorite song: “God’s Country” by Blake Shelton
Outside interests: Basketball, hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster
Best athlete I ever competed against: Former Forest Hills quarterback Adam Cecere
Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom Claire, dad Stephen and my coaches
Proudest athletic achievement: Making the state championship game in basketball
How I got my start in football: Started playing flag football in first grade
Future goal: To go to the state championship game and play college football
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