Muth

Name: Carter Muth

School: Hollidaysburg Area

Age: 17

Grade: Junior

Sport: Football

Athlete of the week achievement: Muth ran for 278 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winning score, in Hollidaysburg’s 25-24 win over DuBois.

Season update: Muth has 1,597 yards rushing, a new single-season Hollidaysburg record, and the Golden Tigers are 12-0. He’s rushed for 24 touchdowns.

Coach Homer DeLattre’s quote: “Carter is a special player. We could see his quickness, agility and field vision are things you could see as a young player. He continues to look for ways to improve himself and has worked hard to get to this point. We look forward to Carter growing as a leader as he continues his record-breaking season in the PIAA playoffs.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Heinlein

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “The Karate Kid”

Favorite food: Fried rice

Favorite song: “Apple Pie” by Travis Scott

Outside interests: Disc golf, spending time with my family, lifting and skiing

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Cam Skattebo

Best athlete I ever competed against: State College sprinter Jesse Myers

Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad

Proudest athletic achievement: Going undefeated twice in the regular season

How I got my start in football: YMCA flag football

Future goal: To play college football