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Name: Andrew Miko
School: Portage Area
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Miko scored 18 points in both a win over Windber that avenged the Mustangs' only loss and in an overtime triumph over previously-unbeaten United. He scored 26 points, including his 1,000th of his career, in a win over Cambria Heights on Friday.
Season update: Miko is averaging a team-high 14.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game for the 15-1 Mustangs.
Coach Travis Kargo's quote: "Andrew has been a fierce competitor since he came up as a freshman. He is so unselfish, just works and loves to compete. He is not only talented but his work ethic separates him as an athlete. We are very fortunate to have him as a Portage Mustang."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Shuss
Favorite subject: Science
Favorite movie: "Rocky"
Favorite food: Mexican food
Favorite song: "Jersey Giant" by Elle King
Outside interests: Hanging with my friends and family
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Texas A&M
Pro athlete most admired: Andrew McCutchen
Best athlete I ever competed against: OLSH's Jake DiMichele
Most influential person on my athletic career: My coaches and my parents, John and Christa Miko
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning back-to-back District 6 championships in basketball
How I got my start in basketball: Playing in a kindergarten league in East Hills
Future goal: Attend a college and play baseball.