Name: Chase Kissell

School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy

Age: 18

Grade: Senior

Sport: Football

Athlete of the week achievement: Kissell was 14-for-16 and threw for 264 yards and four touchdowns and recovered an onside kick to lead Bishop Guilfoyle Academy to a 41-12 win over Bellwood-Antis on Saturday at Mansion Park.

Season update: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy is 7-0, and Kissell has completed 96 passes on 132 attempts for 1,674 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Coach Justin Wheeler’s quote: “He’s been incredible. We knew he would be one of the best quarterbacks in the area, and he’s not only done that, he’s exceeded that. He might be at the top right now with his decision making and consistency each week.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Tressler

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “Remember the Titans”

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite song: “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire

Outside interests: Hanging out with friends, playing golf and working out

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: T.J. Watt

Best athlete I ever competed against: Trevor Rehm in basketball

Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Kirk Kissell

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning two district championships and a state championship in football

How I got my start in football: Started playing flag football when I was in kindergarten at Vets Field

Future goal: To play college football at a high level