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McMonagle’s been ‘Outstanding’

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Name: Andrew McMonagle

School: Huntingdon Area (Williamsburg student)

Age: 19

Grade: Senior

Sport: Wrestling

Athlete of the week achievement: McMonagle was the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Meet. He won the 189-pound title.

Season update: McMonagle is 18-1.

Coach Jon Mykut's quote: "Andrew wrestled great all weekend, just like he's done all year. I'm sure that's a match (against Bald Eagle Area's Caleb Close) we'll probably see a couple more times this year, with a lot higher stakes the next couple times.''

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Parks

Favorite subject: History

Favorite movie: "Dumb and Dumber''

Favorite food: Spaghetti

Favorite song: "Enter Sandman'' by Metallica

Outside interests: Working out and hanging out with friends

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: David Taylor

Best athlete I ever competed against: Daniel Boone's Tucker Hogan

Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents (Dan and Tracy) and coaches

Proudest athletic achievement: Making it to states last year

How I got my start in wrestling: "My dad asked me if I wanted to try out when I was 8, and I did and I liked it and stuck with it.''

Future goal: To win a state championship this year and win a national title in college someday

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