Male Spotlight Athlete of the Week Evan George
Oct. 30—Name: Evan George
School: Central Cambria
Age: 17
Grade: 12
Sports: Cross country, swimming and track and field
Parents: Michael and Nickole George, of Ebensburg
Athletic achievements: In cross country, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference and District 6 championship teams; member of the 2022 PIAA Class 1A championship squad; and 2022 PIAA 14th-place medalist; in swimming, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Central Western Alleghenies Aqua Conference championship teams; 2021 and 2022 District 6 Class 2A championship squads; and finished seventh in the 500-yard individual freestyle race at the district meet; in track and field, 2021 and 2022 LHAC and 2022 District 6 championship teams, and finished fifth in the 1600 meters at the 2022 District 6 meet.
Coach's quote: "Evan has become one of the most consistent runners we have had in the program. He is always ready to race and does not let any outside factors affect his race. It's all about taking care of business when it comes to Evan. He leads by example and led his team to a fourth straight District 6 title." — Central Cambria cross country coach Randy Wilson
Favorite subject: Physics
Favorite movie: "Aliens"
Favorite video game: "Overwatch 2"
Favorite food: Peanut butter sandwich
Favorite teacher (subject taught): Mrs. Hoover, physics, and Greta Yesenosky
Favorite song: "Through the Fire and Flames" by DragonForce
Favorite app on your phone: Brawl Stars
Outside interests: Fishing, drawing and gardening
If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?: A turtle because during a race, I run more of a steady style.
Favorite athletic team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Athlete most admired: Central Cambria assistant cross country coach Bryce Descavish
Most influential people on my athletic career: My parents, coaches and the guys from the 2020 cross country team.
Most impressive athlete that you have competed against: Huntingdon Area senior runner Tyler Rader
Proudest athletic achievement: Being part of the first Central Cambria boys cross country state championship team and placing 14th individually at the 2022 PIAA Class 1A championships.
How I got my start: In middle school, I saw my older sister, Abbie, running and thought, "That looks like it could be fun."
To coach cross country — Jake Oswalt
