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Name: Adrian Prough
School: Juniata Valley
Age: 15
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Prough returned two punts for touchdowns, including the go-ahead 65-yard return, in a 35-21 comeback win over Curwensville. He also ran in the game-tying two-point conversion and finished the game rushing for 85 yards on 15 attempts.
Season update: Prough is Juniata Valley's leading rusher with 350 yards, and he's scored six touchdowns for the Green Hornets, who are 6-2 and seeded No. 3 in the District 6 1A playoff picture.
Coach Bill Musser's quote: "Adrian is just one of those kids who shows up every day and puts himself in a position to succeed. He takes advantage of the opportunities that come to him and makes the most of them."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Musser
Favorite subject: Science
Favorite movie: "Lone Survivor"
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite song: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem
Outside interests: Fishing and hunting
Favorite professional team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Sean Taylor
Best athlete I ever competed against: Windber's John Shuster
Most influential person on my athletic career: My pap, Jeff
Proudest athletic achievement: Being a sophomore and starting in varsity
How I got my start in football: "I got into flag football when I was younger."
Future goal: "I'd like to buy a farm and settle down and have a nice job."