2025 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Minersville Battlin’ Miners’ TE/DE-Ty Atkinson

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Daniel Reed | June 17, 2025

Ty Atkinson
Minersville Battlin’ Miners
Class Of: 2026
Position(s): TE/DE
Jersey Number: #11
Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 225lbs
Other Sports: Golf
Notable Awards or Recognitions: Soon to be
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter: @Tyatkinson_331
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COACH SAYS: Weapon from the TE position. Has put on a lot of muscle and speed this offseason and will be featured in a lot of different looks this year. Came on strong last season on both sides of the ball and will have expanded roles this season. Ty has become one of our best leaders in the offseason.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT TY:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the Battlin’ Miners ?
The atmosphere and support our town and community gives us.

Why do you play football ?
I play football because of my brothers.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
This is just my 2nd year playing football.

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
I’m looking forward to listening to my music and coaches pregame speeches.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Williams Valley, amazing atmosphere.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Offense, I wanna make a big time play for my team.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
My biggest achievement was my first touchdown in one of my first ever games.

What was the high point of the 2024 season ?
The high point of the 2024 season was how I played against Haven.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
My goals for the 2025 season are 1,000 yards receiving and 100 tackles.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
Playing with them and making memories.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
My brother, he is an amazing athlete and made me the player I am today.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Michael Jordan, he is very talented and hard working, is very competitive and never gives up.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
Mesh is my all time favorite play that never fails to work.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
Noah Dolbin, Nativity.

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
Tiger stadium, LSU.

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
Eagles

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
Penn State VS. Ohio State in 2016. Came down to the wire and was won on a blocked field goal.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Happy Gilmore never gets old.

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Throw a TD.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Boxing

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Dropping a wide open touchdown.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Racing my dirtbike. I have done it since I was a kid and I am very passionate about it.

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Wawa, breakfast sandwiches and chocolate milk are unmatched.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Avalon, New Jersey

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
Invest it.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Snakes

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Cookout, they are few and far between but such good variety.

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
Yes, Eagles and Phillies games.

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NCAAF, way more competitive and fun to watch.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
Hill Climb Racing

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Pepperoni and Meatball

Favorite School Subject ?
Math

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Morgan Wallen

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
Airplane to the Bahamas.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Metal of Honor.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
I would live on the outskirts of a city in Florida.

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