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Name: Hunter McMullen
School: Central Cambria
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Swimming
Athlete of the week achievement: McMullen led the Red Devils to their second straight District 6 Class 2A team title by winning the 100-yard backstroke and finishing second in the 50-yard freestyle. He was also part of the winning 200 free relay and second-place 200 medley relay.
Season update: McMullen's top times are 58.11 seconds in the 100 backstroke and 22.63 in the 50 free.
Coach Amy Haycisak's quote: "Hunter is an incredible athlete. His dedication to the sport and hard work continues to pay off. The leadership role he took on this year helped guide our team to another successful season. Throughout his career, he has made huge contributions to the success of our program. Hunter is a representative of the ultimate student athlete and is a coach's dream.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. Miller
Favorite subject: History
Favorite movie: "Pirates of the Caribbean''
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "Can't Stop"
Outside interests: Skiing and video games
Favorite professional team: None
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Caeleb Dressel
Best athlete I ever competed against: Herman Zilch IV
Most influential person on my athletic career: Amy Haycisak
Proudest athletic achievement: First place in the 100 backstroke at districts
How I got my start in swimming: "My brother Ian had started swimming his junior year, and it sounded like something I wanted to try.''
Future goal: "I plan on attending college and majoring in computer hardware engineering.''