Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week: Cian Hockenberry

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By Ashton Walk, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024 • 204 Views

By Abby Lucas and Isaiah Suhoney

Name: Cian Hockenberry

Sport: Football

Grade: 12

Accomplishments: Cian has been a key part of the Golden Eagle’s season on both sides of the ball. He starts at right tackle on offense, giving the quarterback time and creating holes for the run game. On defense, Hockenberry is even more dominant, leading the team in tackles and sacks, and creating havoc for opposing offenses.

Congratulations Cian!

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

CH: My mom signed me up when I was 6 years old.

EE: What other sports do you play?

CH: I do track and field

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

CH: The Seattle Seahawks

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

CH: D.K. Metcalf

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

CH: My mom and Gram because they do so much for me.

EE: Favorite band/musician?

CH: Travis Scott

EE: Favorite movie/show?

CH: 21 Jump Street

EE: Favorite food?

CH: Chipotle Burrito

EE: What advice can you give to younger athletes?

CH: Football is 25% physical and 75% mental, so you have to be mentally strong.

EE: What are your future goals?

CH: Go to Penn Tech and become an electrician.

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About the Contributors

Ashton Walk, Staff Writer

Ashton is currently a senior at Tyrone Area High School. This is his second year in Eagle Eye. In his free time, he likes to hang out with his friends and family. After high school, he plans to attend college and continue his athletic career. Ashton is a three-sport athlete who competes in football, basketball, and baseball. This year, he plans on writing meaningful stories on sports in the Eagle Eye with his friends. One of Ashton's dreams in life is to play college football at the Division 1 level. A fun fact about Ashton is he's easy to talk to and get along with.

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.

Anna Myers, Photo Editor

Anna Myers is a junior and the Photo Editor of Eagle Eye. This is her first year in Eagle Eye but hopes she can positively impact its staff and the community alike. Outside of school, she enjoys volunteering at a local animal shelter, drawing, painting, and playing video games with friends. She is a part of the Ski Club and is in the Aevidum core group. After high school, she hopes to major in mathematical science whether that be geoscience, chemistry, physics, or biology.

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