2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Punxsutawney ATH Beau Thomas
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Billy Splain | June 13, 2024
Beau Thomas
LB/WR/RB/H-Back
Punxsutawney Area High School
Class Of 2026
Jersey #9
HT/WT6’2 215
1,038 all purpose yards
Other sports Basketball
First team all-state (H-back)
Twitter @Beau_Thomas26
Coach says “Beau is a great leader on and off the field. He was an all state selection at H-Back as a sophomore, amassing 1,038 yards rushing and receiving, 13 total TD’s, while being a dominant lead blocker. Beau also anchored our defense, tied for 2nd in total tackles at 60 from his safety position. Beau has a very bright future that we are very excited for.
LET’S GET TO KNOW BEAU
Why do you play football?
I play football because I love the game and it makes me happy.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Gametime!
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
I love to watch Kyle Juszczyk because his game reminds me of myself.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite play that I remember the most was a 93 yard touchdown that I had against Dubois on their Homecoming night.
What was last years season like for you?
Last season was very fun because it was our first season in a long time with 7 wins as a team. It was also fun because the team is like a family.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals for this upcoming season are being all-state again, win a district championship, and get my first college offer.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Justin Miller
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Beaver Stadium because it looks huge and really beautiful
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
The Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
My favorite game that i’ve ever seen or played in was the Dubois games last year because the stadium was packed and it was so loud.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Friday Night Lights because it is a really good story and it’s about football.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
To run.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
To go to the NFL
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
Justin Miller because he had a great football mindset and he was the hardest hitter/best blocker I’ve ever been against or seen.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Pickleball
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My grandpa because he comes to all the games he can make it to.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Hanging out with friends.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Playing in the district championship.
What is your favorite play to run?
Iso
What scares you the most?
Snakes
Music of choice:
Rap
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
Chocolate milk
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Taco Inc.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Virginia Beach
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