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Name: Kyle Klotz
School: Central
Age: 16
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Baseball
Athlete of the week achievement: Klotz went 6-for-9 with seven RBIs and five runs scored as Central went 4-0, beating Philipsburg-Osceola, Richland, Johnstown and Bishop McCort.
Season update: Klotz is 21-for-60 this season (.350 average) with 20 RBIs and 10 runs scored for the 18-2 Scarlet Dragons.
Coach A.J. Hoenstine's quote: "Kyle had a great week and has been consistent for us all season swinging the bat as well as catching and playing first base. He is a great teammate who loves to play the game and is very coachable.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. Johnston
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "The Three Stooges''
Favorite food: Gram's ham pot pie
Favorite song: "The Gambler'' by Kenny Rogers
Outside interests: Hunting and fishing
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Favorite college team: Kent State
Pro athlete most admired: Bryce Harper
Best athlete I ever competed against: Paxton Kling
Most influential person on my athletic career: Brother, Hunter, and coach A.J. Hoenstine
Proudest athletic achievement: "Winning the district and state baseball championship my freshman year.''
How I got my start in baseball: My dad, Colin, and brother, Hunter
Future goal: Play baseball at the next level