Athlete of the Week: Cullen Raftery

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Sport: Football

Grade:12

Accomplishment:

5 catches for 85 yards and 1 touchdown in the Backyard Brawl

Coach Jason Wilson’s Quote:

“Cullen had a remarkable sideline catch and touchdown catch in the back of the endzone. He runs precise routes to get open and has great hands. He’s stepper up as a captain to lead the team in catches and receiving yards in his first career varsity start.”

10 Questions:

1. How did you first get involved in this sport?

Playing pee wee football just to see if I liked it

2. What other sport(s) do you play?

Track and Triple Jump

3. Favorite professional sports team?

Pittsburgh Pirates

4. Favorite professional athlete?

Nick Getz

5. Who is your hero? Why?

My mother, raising me to be the best I can be and being the best role model anyone could ever ask for.

6. Favorite band/musician?

Kid Cudi

7. Favorite movie?

Django Unchained

8. Favorite food?

Club sandwich

9. What advice would you give younger athletes?

Extra work and dedication pays off in the long run

10. What are your future goals?

Attend Penn State University Park studying architectural engineering