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Athlete of the Week

Bell dials up big plays for Tigers

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Name: Gavin Bell

School: Hollidaysburg Area

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Football

Athlete of the week achievement: Bell caught six passes for 82 yards and two touchdowns and had an interception defensively for Hollidaysburg in its 27-14 win over Altoona.

Season update: Bell and the Golden Tigers will play at Allderdice on Friday.

Coach Homer DeLattre's quote: "We expect big time plays for him and he started off with a big game. He's our top receiver coming back, we hope for big things and we're happy he got off to a big start for us."

Favorite teacher: Mr. Krupka

Favorite subject: Gym

Favorite movie: "The Wolf of Wall Street"

Favorite food: Orange chicken

Favorite song: "White Ferrari" by Frank Ocean

Outside interests: Baseball, basketball, video games and hanging out with friends

Favorite professional team: Dallas Cowboys

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: CeeDee Lamb

Best athlete I ever competed against: Altoona graduate Manny Miller

Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents, Joy and Brian Bell

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 championship in football last year

How I got my start in football: "I started in fourth grade in HAYFA through my dad and have loved it ever since."

Future goal: Attend a college and play football while also majoring in engineering

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