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Name: Andrew McMonagle
School: Williamsburg (Juniata Valley football)
Age: 18
Grade: Junior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: McMonagle rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score, in Juniata Valley's 14-10 victory over Bellwood-Antis.
Season update: McMonagle has rushed for 689 yards on 122 carries and has scored eight touchdowns on the ground for the 3-2 Green Hornets.
Coach Bill Musser's quote: "He just was who he is and trusted the process and his team and that led to a very positive night. He has been excellent and has worked extremely hard. He's earned everything he's gotten and become the leader of our team by example."
Favorite teacher: Mr. McKee
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "The Blind Side"
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite song: "Enter Sandman" by Metallica
Outside interests: Farming, welding and hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: David Taylor
Best athlete I ever competed against: Southern Huntingdon's Nate Myers
Most influential person on my athletic career: David Taylor
Proudest athletic achievement: Making it to the District 6 Class 1A championship last year.
How I got my start in football: "Just played since I was a kid."
Future goal: Go Division I and become a wealthy man.