Name: Hunter Smith

School: Central

Age: 18

Grade: Senior

Sport: Football

Athlete of the week achievement: Smith rushed for 191 yards and four touchdowns on 27 carries, and he caught three passes for 27 yards and a score in the Dragons’ double-overtime win over Clearfield in the PIAA Class 3A playoffs. He also led the team with 11 tackles, including four for loss, punted twice for a 37.0 average and converted on five extra-point kicks.

Season update: Smith has rushed for 977 yards and 23 TDs and has 100 tackles for the 12-0 Dragons, who play Hickory in the PIAA quarterfinals on Friday.

Coach Dave Baker’s quote: “”He was great (Friday night). He did all the things right when the time came to do them. Hunter was just there (on the winning touchdown catch in the second overtime.) We had a good protection for (QB Eli) Muthler. He looked around and (Smith) was there.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Logan

Favorite subject: Stats

Favorite movie: “The Wolf of Wall Street”

Favorite food: Chicken and rice

Favorite song: “East Side of Sorrow” by Zach Bryan

Outside interests: Playing sports, lifting

Favorite professional team: Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Neil Walker

Best athlete I ever competed against: Lincoln Park’s Meleek Thomas

Most influential person on my athletic career: My family

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning a state baseball championship

How I got my start in football: Playing flag football

Future goal: “To go to college and earn a degree, then live a great life.”