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Name: Zeke Dubler

School: Glendale

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Football

Athlete of the week achievement: Dubler carried the ball 24 times for 319 yards and scored five touchdowns in Glendale's 49-23 victory over Curwensville that clinched a playoff spot for the Vikings.

Season update: Dubler now has 1,540 yards rushing this season and broke Derek Nash's school record for yards in a season. He's run for 21 touchdowns.

Coach Dave "Spank" Trexler's quote: "Zeke is an incredible athlete and person. He really makes coaching so rewarding. He has really developed into a game-changing football player. He is a four-year starter that can play any position. He is a natural leader, role model and most importantly a true loyal teammate. His effort, example and humbleness is contagious and it makes everyone around him aspire to be better every day, myself included. He will do great things at the next level and beyond, but he has left his mark at Glendale."

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Gobert

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: "Step Brothers"

Favorite food: Buffalo chicken pizza

Favorite song: "Do What I Want" by Lil Uzi

Outside interests: Fishing, Hunting, skiing, wrestling

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Lehigh

Pro athlete most admired: David Taylor

Best athlete I ever competed against: Reynolds wrestler Gary Steen

Most influential person on my athletic career: My brother, Suds

Proudest athletic achievement: Placing fourth at 160 in PIAA state wrestling

How I got my start in football: My dad used to be our coach in PeeWee football.

Future goal: To go to Lehigh and do well in athletics and academics.

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