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Athlete of the Week

Walk nearly perfect for Eagles

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Name: Ashton Walk

School: Tyrone Area

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Football

Athlete of the week achievement: Walk completed 17-of-18 passes for 314 yards and five touchdowns in a 55-19 win over Central Cambria. He also rushed for 28 yards and a score.

Season update: Walk has completed 141-of-224 passes for 2,025 yards and 21 touchdowns while rushing for four scores. The Golden Eagles are 4-4 and play at Penns Valley this Friday.

Coach John Franco's quote: "Ashton has had an outstanding season both as a quarterback and a leader for our offense. He does it all at the QB position and has been instrumental in our offensive success.''

Favorite teacher: Mr. Laukaitis

Favorite subject: History

Favorite movie: "Remember the Titans''

Favorite food: Wings

Favorite song: "Sum 2 Prove'' by Lil Baby

Outside interests: Hanging out with friends and family

Favorite professional team: Kansas City Chiefs

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Patrick Mahomes

Best athlete I ever competed against: Central's Hunter Smith

Most influential person on my athletic career: "My parents, because they support me in everything I do.''

Proudest athletic achievement: Breaking the passing records at Tyrone

How I got my start in football: "I started playing flag football when I was 5.''

Future goal: Go to college to play football and major in education

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