Taylor medals with 70 in meet
Male Athlete of the Week

Jake Taylor
Name: Jake Taylor
School: Tyrone Area
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Golf
Athlete of the week achievement: Taylor shot an even-par 70 at the Philipsburg Elks Lodge and Country Club to earn medalist honors in a Mountain League match with six other schools. Tyrone won the meet.
Season update: Tyrone has an overall record of 13-1.
Coach Mike Funicelli’s quote: “Jake’s practice regimen as well as his love for the game has made him one of the areas finest young golfers. He leads our team by example and is a fierce competitor. Jake has high expectations for himself and has the ability to really make some noise this season.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Rhoades
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: “Pulp Fiction”
Favorite food: Hot dog
Favorite song: “Lifestyle” by Young Thug
Outside interests: Playing dice with my friends
Favorite professional team: LA Lakers
Favorite college team: Kentucky basketball
Pro athlete most admired: Ja Morant
Best athlete I ever competed against: Andrew Ferguson
Most influential person on my athletic career: Greg Ferguson
Proudest athletic achievement: Beating Bellwood-Antis in basketball
How I got my start in golf: “It all started when my father took me to the golf course.”
Future goal: Win the District 6 championship at Scotch Valley Country Club
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