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Name: Hunter Smith
School: Central
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Smith rushed for 191 yards and four touchdowns on 27 carries, and he caught three passes for 27 yards and a score in the Dragons' double-overtime win over Clearfield in the PIAA Class 3A playoffs. He also led the team with 11 tackles, including four for loss, punted twice for a 37.0 average and converted on five extra-point kicks.
Season update: Smith has rushed for 977 yards and 23 TDs and has 100 tackles for the 12-0 Dragons, who play Hickory in the PIAA quarterfinals on Friday.
Coach Dave Baker's quote: ""He was great (Friday night). He did all the things right when the time came to do them. Hunter was just there (on the winning touchdown catch in the second overtime.) We had a good protection for (QB Eli) Muthler. He looked around and (Smith) was there."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Logan
Favorite subject: Stats
Favorite movie: "The Wolf of Wall Street''
Favorite food: Chicken and rice
Favorite song: "East Side of Sorrow'' by Zach Bryan
Outside interests: Playing sports, lifting
Favorite professional team: Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Neil Walker
Best athlete I ever competed against: Lincoln Park's Meleek Thomas
Most influential person on my athletic career: My family
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning a state baseball championship
How I got my start in football: Playing flag football
Future goal: "To go to college and earn a degree, then live a great life.''