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Name: Brady Jones
School: Penn Cambria
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Jones was 11-for-20 and threw for 300 yards and four touchdowns to help Penn Cambria defeat Brockway, 27-0, in the first round of the PIAA Class 3A playoffs. Jones also had two tackles for loss, including a sack, defensively and kicked three extra points and had an average of 41 yards per punt.
Season update: Jones has completed 113 of his 191 passes for 1,863 yards and has 22 touchdowns to just six interceptions. He's also rushed for 544 yards and nine touchdowns. As a kicker, he's made 32 extra points and has a punting average of 34.6 yards per punt.
Coach Jason Grassi's quote: "Brady had a tremendous season for us this year at the QB position, but he has taken his game to another level throughout the playoffs. He is a true competitor who has played a lot of playoff games in his career. His poise and confidence has shown during these playoffs."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Wanyo
Favorite subject: Physics
Favorite movie: "The Hangover"
Favorite food: Crab legs
Favorite song: "Missed Call" by Treaty Oak Revival
Outside interests: Hunting and fishing
Favorite professional team: Detroit Lions
Favorite college team: Pittsburgh Panthers
Pro athlete most admired: Josh Allen
Best athlete I ever competed against: Forest Hills' Xander Richardson
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad Andy
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning back-to-back District 6 championships
How I got my start in football: Playing Mainline Panther football
Future goal: Attend college for a degree in Engineering