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Name: Taurean Consiglio
School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Consiglio had 20 carries for 100 yards and had nine tackles on defense to lead BG to a 21-6 win over Muncy in the PIAA Class 1A semifinals.
Season update: Consiglio has a team-high 176 tackles for BG this season, and has carried the ball 152 times for 1,123 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also has 20 catches for 252 yards and four touchdowns.
Coach Justin Wheeler's quote: "He's been incredible all year. He's leading us in tackles and seems to make a big play on defense every time we need a big play. That's been consistent all year. Whether it's a pick or this past week a couple tackles for losses, he seems to make the big play whenever we need it. He's turned into our guy running the ball. This week in some tough conditions, we leaned on him heavily, and he did not disappoint."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Tressler
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Get Out"
Favorite food: Mac and cheese
Favorite song: "Fancy" by Drake
Outside interests: Basketball, hanging out with friends and fishing
Favorite professional team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite college team: Notre Dame
Pro athlete most admired: Paul George
Best athlete I ever competed against: Roman Catholic basketball player Sammy Jackson
Most influential person on my athletic career: My grandfather, David Consiglio, and my mom, Nicole Consiglio
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning District 6 in football.
How I got my start in football: Started playing flag in second grade
Future goal: "I'd like to get a scholarship for either football or basketball at the Division II or Division I level."