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Name: Hunter Smith
School: Central
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Smith caught four passes for 26 yards, including Central's first touchdown of the game, had 10 tackles, including two for loss, carried the ball five times for 20 yards, went 5-for-5 on extra points and handled the punting duties for the Scarlet Dragons in a 35-7 PIAA 3A quarterfinal win over Grove City on Friday.
Season update: Smith has 72 carries for 479 yards and six touchdowns, has caught 51 passes for 571 yards and six scores, leads Central with 123 tackles and is 59-for-64 on extra points.
Coach Dave Baker's quote: "Throughout the season he's been without a doubt our leading tackler and best linebacker we have, and he's been that for a couple years. He's an outstanding football player. He also can do just about anything on the football field."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Benton
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "The Maverick"
Favorite food: Burgers
Favorite song: "Oklahoma Smokeshow" by Zach Bryan
Outside interests: Hunting, playing other sports and hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Neil Walker
Best athlete I ever competed against: Central Valley's Landon Alexander
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents, Kim and Monte Smith
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the state baseball championship.
How I got my start in football: "Flag football when I was younger."
Future goal: To continue to playing a sport at the next level.