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Name: Devin Walters
School: Hollidaysburg Area
Age: 16
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Soccer
Athlete of the week achievement: Walters had a hat trick and an assist in Hollidaysburg's 6-0 win over Altoona on Friday after he tied the game and helped the Golden Tigers earn a draw in a 2-2 game against the Mountain Lions earlier in the week. He also had another hat trick in a 7-1 win over Penns Valley and scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 triumph over Huntingdon.
Season update: Walters has scored 23 goals this season for Hollidaysburg, which is 9-2-2.
Coach Craig Shale's quote: "Devin has had an outstanding season so far. He has become a leader on this team with 23 goals and counting. His blistering speed is what stands out initially but there is so much more to his game. He is tough as nails and wins most 50-50 battles, he is composed in front of goal and is clinical in his finishing. He is also a big time kicker on the football team and a track star in the spring. We are so glad he came out for soccer and look forward to seeing what the rest of the season brings."
Favorite teacher: Miss Rossman
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: "Deadpool"
Favorite food: Pineapple
Favorite song: "Sanguine Paradise" by Lil Uzi Vert
Outside interests: Riding bikes
Favorite professional team: Kansas City Chiefs
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Mike Powell, track and field long jumper
Best athlete I ever competed against: Tymir Phillips, Meadville High School, track and field
Most influential person on my athletic career: Hollidaysburg track and field coach Adam Ulery
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the long jump nationals
How I got my start in soccer: Coach Troy Fee
Future goal: Becoming an Olympian