Trending
Name: Dalton Metzger
School: Central
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Metzger caught a touchdown pass -- helping quarterback Jeff Hoenstine break the career state record mark for touchdowns thrown -- and also had an interception in the Scarlet Dragons' 35-6 victory over top-seeded Penn Cambria in the District 6 Class 3A championship game.
Season update: Metzger has 21 catches for 283 yards and a pair of touchdowns this season. He also has 27 tackles defensively.
Coach Dave Baker's quote: "He's been one of the guys that we have thrown passes to more and more as the season has gone on, and he's done a lot better in the secondary in coverage and tackling. We're depending on him to be one of our main receivers."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Benton
Favorite subject: History
Favorite movie: "Saving Private Ryan"
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "Coolest Monkey In The Jungle" by Ski Mask and the Slump God
Outside interests: Hunting, fishing, trapping
Favorite professional team: Houston Astros
Favorite college team: Houston Cougars
Pro athlete most admired: Houston's Jeremy Pena
Best athlete I ever competed against: Central Valley running back Landon Alexander
Most influential person on my athletic career: Coaches, friends and family
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the PIAA baseball championship.
How I got my start in football: "Started in flag and kind of went from there. Stopped playing until seventh grade and then played since."
Future goal: Attend college