Name: Brett Hileman
School: Hollidaysburg
Age: 17
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Grade: Junior
Sport: Baseball
Athlete of the week achievement: Hileman went 6-for-8 in two games with two home runs, four runs scored and seven RBIs. His walk-off homer in the 10th inning lifted the Golden Tigers to a 2-1 win over Bellefonte.
Season update: Hileman is leading the team with a .414 average with 24 hits, including six doubles and two homers. He has driven in 15 runs for the 12-7 Golden Tigers.
Coach Jon Szynal's quote: "Brett had a great week offensively, and he's been playing very well in the field, too, at shortstop. He's been our go-to guy and helped carry us through the week.''
Favorite teacher: Miss Jubeck
Favorite subject: Algebra
Favorite movie: "Pearl Harbor''
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "Young'' by Kenny Chesney
Outside interests: Hunting and fishing
Favorite professional team: Philadelphia Phillies
Favorite college team: Pitt
Pro athlete most admired: Jose Reyes
Best athlete I ever played with: Nate Pope
Best athlete I ever competed against: Altoona's Ben Wyland
Most influential person on my athletic career: "My family and all of my coaches.''
Proudest athletic achievement: "Having a 4-1 record in a national baseball tournament in Florida last October.''
How I got my start in baseball: "I played 8-and-under league in Williamsburg when I was 6.''
Future goal: "Attend college to play baseball and eventually play professional baseball.''
