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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