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Name: Corbin Vinglish
School: Penn Cambria
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Vinglish had 17 carries for 214 yards and a touchdown and also caught a pass for 16 yards in a 41-7 win over Forest Hills in the District 6 Class 3A semifinals to avenge an earlier loss. Defensively, he had a team-high 17 tackles, including two sacks.
Season update: Vinglish has 1,206 yards and 17 touchdowns on 155 carries this season. He's also caught 11 passes for 198 yards and two scores. Defensively, he has a team-high 116 tackles, including 11 for loss.
Coach Jason Grassi's quote: "Corbin has been nothing but spectacular for us all season long. He rarely comes off the field, and he excels on offense, defense and special teams. He is a true leader for us and does everything the right way on and off the field."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Kane
Favorite subject: Chemistry
Favorite movie: "The Waterboy"
Favorite food: Hamburger
Favorite song: "Piano Man" by Billy Joel
Outside interests: Hunting, fishing
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Brian Cushing
Best athlete I ever competed against: Gavin Harrold
Most influential person on my athletic career: My father
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 championship last year
How I got my start in football: Influence of family
Future goal: Win another District 6 championship