Trending
Name: Sam Crilly
School: Tyrone Area
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Crilly scored 20 points in a 67-60 win over Penns Valley, had 21 points in a 65-64 upset of Johnstown and 19 points in a 69-52 win over Bishop McCort.
Season update: Crilly averages 15.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game and shoots 88% from the free throw line. Tyrone is 13-6.
Coach Luke Rhoades' quote: "Sam works hard and competes every time he steps on the floor. Over the past two weeks, he has really stepped up and has hit a big shot when we needed it."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Nadolsky
Favorite subject: History
Favorite movie: "Scarface''
Favorite food: Acai bowls
Favorite song: "Dark Clouds'' by Rod Wave
Outside interests: Golfing with my dad, watching sports and spending time with friends and family
Favorite professional team: Liverpool FC
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Payton Pritchard
Best athlete I ever competed against: Former State College player Braeden Shrewsberry
Most influential person on my athletic career: "My parents. They are my biggest supporters and they always push me to be the best I can be.''
Proudest athletic achievement: Beating Johnstown by a point on the road
How I got my start in basketball: "I always shot on my Fisher Price hoop in the living room when I was younger.''
Future goal: Continue playing basketball in college and earn a degree