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Name: Eli Muthler
School: Central
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Muthler was 14-for-23 with 319 yards and four touchdowns passing in Central's victory over Bellwood-Antis, and he went 16-for-28 and threw for 222 yards, three touchdowns and ran six times for 40 yards and a touchdown in the Scarlet Dragons' win over Tyrone that had been moved to Monday.
Season update: Muthler is 54-for-88 and has thrown for 1,021 yards and 13 touchdowns for Central, which is now 4-0.
Coach Dave Baker's quote: "He had two really great games. He's worked really hard to become the passer he is. He throws the ball well down the field, and he's very worthy of athlete of the week."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Over
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Avengers: Endgame"
Favorite food: Pizza
Outside interests: Playing other sports, playing disc golf and spending time with friends and family.
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes
Best athlete I ever competed against: Belle Vernon's Quinton Martin
Most influential person on my athletic career: "My family and Coach (Paul) Frederick."
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning district championships in all sports.
How I got my start in football: "My family started playing, so I joined too."
Future goal: Win districts in football this year, go to college and have a successful career.