Name: Austin Cunningham
School: Central
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Cunningham threw for 231 yards and three touchdowns, and rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns in Central's 70-15 rout of Bellefonte. He also intercepted a pass.
Season update: Cunningham has carried the ball 84 times for 610 yards and nine touchdowns. He has completed 55-of-96 pass attempts for 1,112 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Coach Dave Baker's quote: "He's been constistent all year. He's an accurate passer, a good runner and excellent defensive player. Anything we do is going to start with him."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Logan
Favorite subject: Psychology
Favorite movie: "Remember the Titans"
Favorite food: French fries
Favorite song: "Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line
Outside interests: Basketball, baseball, hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: New York Yankees
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Derek Jeter
Best athlete I ever played with: Lucas Runk
Best athlete I ever competed against: Clearfield's Christian Lezzer
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning District 6 championship in baseball
How I got my start in football: Started playing flag football in third grade
Future goal: To play a sport in college
