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Name: Eli Lingenfelter
School: Central
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Lingenfelter made the game-saving defensive play for the Scarlet Dragons in a 21-20 win over Bishop Guilfoyle, knocking away a fourth-down pass in the end zone on BG's final possession. He also had seven catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns.
Season update: Central is 1-0 and will play fellow Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference power Richland on Friday.
Coach Dave Baker's quote: "Offensively, he made three or four incredible catches, two for touchdowns. Also, he kept BG from intercepting some balls, and he had a great game. He can really go after the ball at its highest point. That second touchdown was the touchdown that won it for us."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Over
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "The Maze Runner"
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite song: "Hills" by Thekidszn
Outside interests: Basketball, track and video games
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Stefon Diggs
Best athlete I ever competed against: Central Valley graduate Landon Alexander
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Micah
Proudest athletic achievement: First-team all state receiver last year
How I got my start in football: Started in first grade
Future goal: Win districts again this year and make a run in the state playoffs.