Male Spotlight Athlete of the Week Caden McCully
Oct. 16—Name: Caden McCully
School: United
Age: 17
Grade: 12
Sports: Football, wrestling and baseball
Parents: Joe and Crista McCully, of Homer City
Athletic achievements: In football, 2022 and 2023 IRMC Player of the Week, 2022 The Tribune-Democrat All-Area second-team selection at linebacker, 2022 Indiana Gazette team and 2022 Southern Alleghenies Football Coaches Association (SAFCA) defensive award; in wrestling, 2022-23 District 6 Class 2A dual-meet champions; in baseball, 2021 Heritage Conference champions, 2023 all-Heritage Conference selection and 2022 and 2023 Indiana Gazette team pick.
Coach's quote: "Caden is one of those generational players that could play no matter the time period. From his freshman year through this year, he has been a leader and stepped up to every challenge that was in front of him. He leads by example and pushes everyone to be better by his example on and off of the field." — United Valley football coach Kevin Marabito
Favorite subject: History
Favorite movie: "The Dark Knight"
Favorite video game: "Call of Duty: Black Ops III"
Favorite food: Cheeseburger
Favorite teacher (subject taught): Mr. Wilt, history
Favorite song: "Whatever" by Godsmack
Favorite app on your phone: Instagram
Outside interests: Hunting, fishing, riding quads and hanging out with friends
If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?: A cheetah because they are quick and agile.
Favorite athletic team: Seattle Seahawks
Athlete most admired: Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Joe
Most impressive athlete that you have competed against: Penns Valley senior wrestler Ty Watson
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the 2022-23 District 6 Class 2A wrestling dual-meet championship
How I got my start: My parents got me involved with sports at a young age. Ever since then, I've been involved with sports throughout my whole life.
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