Chartiers Valley Athlete: Troy Donofrio

School: Chartiers Valley

Sport: Football

Position: Strong Safety and Wide Receiver

Class: Senior

Claim To Fame: Troy will become a 3 year starter on the Varsity Football Team this season. He has recorded 122 tackles, 3 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries in his high school football career so far.

Fun Fact: Troy has a twin sister; she will be entering her Senior Year at Chartiers Valley next year along with Troy.

What are the expectations for Chartiers Valley this upcoming football season?

"Definitely to shock everyone who doubts us and to make a run at the playoffs."

With a lot of folks talking about fellow Conference 1: 5A rivals West Allegheny and Upper St. Clair , do you feel your team is flying under the radar a bit?

"Yes, being in such a good conference like this one there are a lot of historic programs and if you aren’t one of them you don’t get talked about much. But, that makes you want to win even more."

What's it like to play for Coach Dan Knause?

"Best coach I ever had. He has brought a lot of positives to this program. He has instilled his menality/mindset into all of us to make us all better people and to change the culture at Chartiers Valley. He pushes us to be the best we can be in the classroom and the field."

What made you started to want to play football in your life?

"I was around CV football my whole life because of my dad and I wanted to be apart of it."

Penn State or Pitt?

"#H2P"

Has the game of football taught you anything about life?

"Yes I think this sport definitely teaches you a lot about life, more than anyone or anything can teach you."