Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week: Ashton Walk

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By Dylan Ewing, Sports Editor • October 18, 2024 • 73 Views

By Abby Lucas and Isaiah Suhoney

Name: Ashton Walk

Sport: Football

Grade: 12

Accomplishments: Led Tyrone to a 55-19 blowout win over Central Cambria, passing for 314 yards along with 5 touchdowns. He averaged 18.5 yards per pass and ran for 28 yards. He has helped Tyrone to a 4-4 record this season.

Congratulations Ashton!

EE: How did you first get involved in this sport?

AW: I started playing flag football when I was five.

EE: What other sports do you play?

AW: Basketball and Baseball

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

AW: Chiefs

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

AW: Patrick Mahomes

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

AW: My parents because they support me in everything they do.

EE: Favorite band/musician?

AW: Lil Baby

EE: Favorite movie/show?

AW: Remember the Titans

EE: Favorite food?

AW: Wings

EE: What advice can you give to younger athletes?

AW: Put everything you have into your goals and you can achieve anything.

EE: What are your future goals?

AW: Go to college to play football and major in education.

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About the Contributors

Dylan Ewing, Sports Editor

Dylan is a senior at Tyrone. He is currently in his second year of Eagle Eye, his third year of writing for the school, and his second year being the publications sports editor. He enjoys playing golf, lifting weights, and hanging out with friends and family. He hopes to attend college after graduating and receive a degree in business and administration. He hopes to better the Eagle Eye and his fellow writers each and every day.

Abby Lucas, Staff Writer

Abby is a sophomore entering her first year in Eagle Eye. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, playing with her dogs, and spending time with her family and friends. Some of her favorite music artists are Zach Bryan and Cardi B. You will most likely see her out and about with friends or supporting her brother from the sidelines every Friday night. Since a young age, she’s loved watching her brother play football, which has helped her grow her love for sports. After high school, she plans to attend college and major in sports media. This year, she hopes to cover all kinds of sports stories and take lots of pictures.

Isaiah Suhoney, Staff Writer

Isaiah is a sophomore at Tyrone High School and is looking forward to his first year in Eagle Eye newspaper and the yearbook. He is involved in football, wrestling, and track and field, and is looking to make a comeback after he tore his meniscus last season. He wants to learn more about photography and new things in Eagle Eye. He is learning to play the guitar and use his voice and talent to show that learning something new could mean a lot in the future.

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