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Athlete of the Week

Bainey continues strong year

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Name: Maddox Bainey

School: Hollidaysburg Area

Age: 18

Grade: Senior

Sport: Football

Athlete of the week achievement: Bainey went 23-of-38 for 353 yards and threw four touchdown passes in Hollidaysburg's 30-26 win over Williamsport. Bainey also rushed for a team-high 25 yards.

Season update: Bainey is 119-for-211 and has thrown for 1,689 yards and 20 touchdowns. He's also had 91 carries for 225 yards and five more touchdowns. Hollidaysburg is 8-1.

Coach Homer DeLattre's quote: "He made some great decisions and had some tremendous throws. He played well. He's been doing that all year long. He made some great plays, especially at the end -- he was very patient and did a great job running those last two possessions to put us in a position to score touchdowns."

Favorite teacher: Mr. Gary Walstrom

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: "Happy Gilmore"

Favorite food: Pasta

Favorite song: "Like Ida" by Zach Bryan

Outside interests: Business, golf and snowboarding

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Tom Brady

Best athlete I ever competed against: D'Antae Sheffey

Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents, Robert and Lindsay Bainey

Proudest athletic achievement: Tying the career touchdown passes mark at Hollidaysburg.

How I got my start in football: "I have always loved football. My brother played it, my dad played it, and it has always been part of our life."

Future goal: "Follow God as best as I can in my life."

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