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Name: Vinny Chirdon
School: Penn Cambria
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Chirdon hit the game-winning 3-pointer in a 49-47 win over Conemaugh Township to open the Ron Davidson Tournament. He finished with 13 points. In the tourney title win over Central Cambria, he scored 13 points again, and was 4-of-4 from the foul line as well.
Season update: Chirdon is averaging 13 points per game for the 2-0 Panthers.
Coach Jim Ronan's quote: "Vinny is one of the best pure shooters that I have ever coached. He is going to play a big role on our team this year. He is a captain of the hoops team and was also a captain on the football team, plus the baseball team. He has a great work ethic and is a great kid. Vinny will be a huge part of the success of our team this year."
Favorite teacher: Mr. McCombie
Favorite subject: Physics
Favorite movie: "SuperBad"
Favorite food: Chicken Parmesan
Favorite song: "Whatever It Is"
by Zac Brown Band
Outside interests: Hunting, fishing and hanging with friends.
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Steelers' George Pickens
Best athlete I ever competed against:
BG's Patrick Haigh
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Joe Chirdon
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning a District 6 title in basketball.
How I got my start in basketball: Playing basketball with my buddies in first grade.
Future goal: Attend college and get a degree in Actuary Science.