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Name: Noah Knobloch
School: Bishop Carroll Catholic
Age: 16
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Cross country
Athlete of the week achievement: Fresh off his Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference first-place finish, Knobloch repeated as the District 6 Class 1A champion by winning by more than one minute.
Season update: Knobloch will compete at states this Saturday at Big Spring High School in Newville. He was 25th last year.
Coach Jessica Smith's quote: "Noah worked hard this season to get to where he is now, and he ran a great race on Saturday. We are very proud of him. Noah is always going above and beyond to challenge himself. He has a lot of discipline. We look forward to a great race at states.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. Bobroski
Favorite subject: World History
Favorite movie: "Forrest Gump''
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "See You Again'' by Tyler, The Creator
Outside interests: Playing the piano, watching sports, listening to music
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Simeon Birnbaum
Best athlete I ever competed against: Mifflin County's Carter Smith
Most influential person on my athletic career: Delaney Dumm
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the Laurel Highlands championship race
How I got my start in cross country: "Running a Fourth of July 5K when I was in fifth grade.''
Future goal: Going Division I