Athlete of the week: Stroup carries load for Altoona
Name: Ethan Stroup
School: Altoona Area
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Stroup carried the ball 35 times for 234 yards and two touchdowns in Altoona’s 42-28 victory over Chambersburg.
Season update: Stroup has rushed for 402 yards and four touchdowns on 67 carries during the Mountain Lions’ 2-1 start to the season.
Coach Vince Nedimyer Jr.’s quote: “We pretty much challenged everybody after the Hollidaysburg game, and Ethan is a focal point of our offense. He played like a kid possessed, and we were proud of him. He worked so hard in the offseason, and he’s one of the hardest workers in the weight room so it was nice to see it pay off for him.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Lowe
Favorite subject: History
Favorite movie: “Remember the Titans”
Favorite food: Chicken wings
Favorite song: “Humble and Kind” by Tim McGraw
Outside interests: Outdoor activities like fishing and hunting
Favorite professional team: New England Patriots
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Tom Brady
Best athlete I ever competed against: Harrisburg senior Nate Bruce
Most influential person on my athletic career: Coach Vince Nedimyer Jr.
Proudest athletic achievement: Going undefeated my freshman year in football
How I got my start in football: Started in third grade with flag football
Future goal: “I would love to play college football and become a doctor.”
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