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Name: Kasen Metzger
School: Hollidaysburg
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Metzger scored 21 points in a 71-47 win over Clearfield and added a game-high 18 points in an 84-36 win over Philipsburg-Osceola.
Season update: The Golden Tigers are 7-0, and Metzger is averaging 20 points, five rebounds and four assists per game.
Coach Brad Lear's quote: "Kasen has played very well for us this season. He has taken over a leadership role for us and has really blossomed in that regard. What has been so fun to watch is that he is able to lead us in so many other ways, not just scoring. He is well-liked, easy to coach, and does everything he can to support the team and the coaching staff in the locker room and on the court."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Walstrom
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Step Brothers"
Favorite food: Wings
Favorite song: "Headlines" by Drake
Outside interests: Weightlifting and hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Kobe Bryant
Best athlete I ever competed against: Johnstown senior Donte Tisinger
Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom, Reagan and my dad, Rich
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning Mirror Athlete of the Week
How I got my start in basketball: "I got into it in first grade."
Future goal: Play college basketball