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Name: Seth Hoover
School: Tyrone Area
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Hoover rushed 23 times for 250 yards and four touchdowns, and also caught two passes for 17 yards, to lead third-seeded Tyrone to a 44-0 win over second-seeded Forest Hills in the District 6 3A semifinals.
Season update: Hoover has 179 carries for 1,166 yards and 13 touchdowns. He's also caught 24 passes for 246 yards and another score for the 7-4 Golden Eagles, who will play Penn Cambria for the District 6 Class 3A title Friday.
Coach John Franco's quote: "I think Seth is one of the best running backs that we have ever had at Tyrone. His performance on Friday night was just outstanding. He'll be the first one to credit his linemen for it, but he did a great job."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Laukaitis
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Friday Night Lights"
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "Wants and Needs" by Drake
Outside interests: Track and spending time with friends and family
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Saquon Barkley
Best athlete I ever competed against: Clearfield's Brady Collins
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Scott Hoover
Proudest athletic achievement: Running for more than 1,000 yards my senior season
How I got my start in football: "My dad signed me up when I was 8."
Future goal: Go to college and be successful.