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Athlete of the Week

Lions’ Clemons big part of win

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Name: Myzick Clemons

School: Altoona Area

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Football

Athlete of the week achievement: Clemons ran for 202 yards and three touchdowns to help Altoona improve to 3-1 with a 28-14 win over Carlisle. He also caught a pass for 6 yards.

Season update: Clemons has rushed for 420 yards and four touchdowns for the Mountain Lions this season.

Coach Vince Nedimyer's quote: "He trusted the up front kids. He's been getting better each week leading up to last week against Carlisle. It's nice to see his trust in our up front kids and good to see him playing at a different speed and getting downhill and making plays. We're happy for him and looking forward to it continuing."

Favorite teacher: Ms. Horton

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: "Grown ups"

Favorite food: Buffalo chicken wings

Favorite song: "Soon as I Get Home"

Outside interests: Cutting hair

Favorite professional team: New York Giants

Favorite college team: Alabama

Pro athlete most admired: Barry Sanders

Best athlete I ever competed against: Kevin Brown

Most influential person on my athletic career: My grandma

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning Altoona Mirror Athlete of the Week

How I got my start in football: "I have been watching football since I have been young and been playing since I was 6."

Future goal: To play football in college

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