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Athlete of the Week

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Name: Ashton Walk

School: Tyrone

Age: 16

Grade: Junior

Sport: Football

Athlete of the week achievement: Walk went 10-for-17 through the air for a Tyrone record 360 yards and four touchdown passes in the Golden Eagles' 35-7 win over Penns Valley. He also had one carry for 15 yards.

Season update: Walk is 92-for-164 for 1,762 yards and 17 touchdowns for Tyrone and has also rushed for three touchdowns. The Golden Eagles have won five games in a row.

Coach John Franco's quote: "I thought he did an outstanding job on Friday. He will probably credit his offensive lineman and receivers. Ashton really stepped up. His passing and accuracy was outstanding and maybe the best he's ever been in his two full years as a starting quarterback. It's good to see him improving and getting better each week. The performance Friday was nothing short of outstanding."

Favorite teacher: Mr. Funicelli

Favorite subject: History

Favorite movie: "Step Brothers"

Favorite food: Wings

Favorite song: "Dreams and Nightmares" by Meek Mill

Outside interests: Hanging out with my family and friends and hunting

Favorite professional team: Kansas City Chiefs

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Patrick Mahomes

Best athlete I ever competed against: Central's Jeff Hoenstine

Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Michael Walk

Proudest athletic achievement: Breaking the single-game record for passing yards in Tyrone history.

How I got my start in football: "I started playing flag football when I was 5."

Future goal: To go play college football and earn a degree.

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