2026 PFN Player Profile: Carter Schenk-ATH-Central
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Cody Brady | July 26, 2026
Carter A Schenk
Central High School
Class Of 2027
QB/TE/WING/WR/OLB
Jersey #2
6 foot 193 pounds
16 combined touchdowns between passing/receiving/ rushing
Other sports Basketball and Baseball
honorable mention te Altoona Mirror
Why do you play football?
I play because I have a love for the game and because Ive always played it
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
winning
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Jaxson Dart because of his confidence and swagger
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Catching a 40 yard pass on 4th down against Penns Valley on the game winning drive
What was last years season like for you?
Tough because we had a lot of younger guys playing but looking forward to the upcoming season
What are your goals for this coming season?
Win districts and win a few state playoff games
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Rowan Holmes from Somerset was a monster
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Kyle Shannahan
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Penn State
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Philadelphia Eagles
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
The eagles first super bowl win because it meant so much to me and the fans
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
The Sandlot because it never gets old
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Booooooo but not at me
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Kick a 60 yard field goal. I have no idea how those guys do that
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad because he’s inspired myself to be a better me and just keep working on myself
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Golf
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Not sure
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Honda Civic – Great on Gas and will last me the rest of my life
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Watching movies because it’s relaxing
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning games last year because they didn’t come easy
What is your favorite play to run?
Run right up the middle
What scares you the most?
Career ending injury
Music of choice:
Frank Sinatra
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
12 tacos
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Chilis triple dipper
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Beach
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Broncos Panthers super bowl
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