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Name: Sam Crilly
School: Tyrone Area
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Crilly was named MVP of the Tyrone Fred B. Miller Holiday Basketball Tournament. He scored 29 points in a 77-48 win over Claysburg-Kimmel and 13 points in a 77-43 victory over Penn Cambria in the championship. He had eight 3-pointers in the two games.
Season update: Crilly is averaging 20.0 points and 2.7 assists per game for the 7-0 Golden Eagles.
Coach Luke Rhoades' quote: "Sam worked really hard in the offseason to develop all aspects of his game. His hard work has paid off in the early part of this season. He is working hard to become a student of the game.''
Favorite teachers: Mrs. Nadolsky and Mr. Laukaitis
Favorite subject: Sports marketing
Favorite movie: "Scarface''
Favorite food: Acai bowls
Favorite song: "Never Mind'' by Rod Wave
Outside interests: Watching sports, hanging out with friends and family
Favorite professional team: Liverpool FC
Favorite college team: PSU basketball
Pro athlete most admired: Mohamed Salah
Best athlete I ever competed against: Johnstown's Donte Tisinger
Most influential person on my athletic career: "My parents and all of my coaches.''
Proudest athletic achievement: Scoring 29 points in a road win over Williamsport
How I got my start in basketball: "Shooting on my Fisher Price hoop in the living room when I was a young kid.''
Future goal: "Attend college to continue my basketball career and study sports management.''