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Name: Drew Wyland
School: Hollidaysburg Area
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Wyland threw for 103 yards on 8-of-10 passing and ran the ball 19 times for 179 yards and three touchdowns, and also ran in a conversion to Help Hollidaysburg open the season with a 21-13 victory over Altoona. It was the Tigers first win over Altoona since the 2020 season.
Season update: The Golden Tigers are off to a 1-0 start after winning just two games last season and hit the road to play Allegany, Md. this week.
Coach Homer DeLattre's quote: "He's a generally very athletic individual, so it was great to see him be able to make plays out in space. In his first start, he did a great job running the football and mixing in the passing game. He had a great start to the season, and we're looking forward to him progressing."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Carney
Favorite subject: Woodcraft
Favorite movie: "Kung Fu Panda"
Favorite food: Buffalo wings
Favorite song: "Beach Baby" by Bon Iver
Outside interests: Golf, skateboarding and track and field
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Pro athlete most admired: Drew Brees
Best athlete I ever competed against: Central Mountain's Garrison Lucas
Most influential person on my athletic career: My pap, Ed Wyland and my dad, Dave Wyland
Proudest athletic achievement: Being a team leader in beating Altoona on Friday night.
How I got my start in football: "I started playing flag football when I was younger."
Future goal: To be happy and successful.