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Drew Astorino knows a little something about winning championships. And the kind of effort it takes to get there. The 2006 Pennsylvania Class AAA Player-of-the-Year, he led General McLane HS to the state Class AAA football and basketball titles in 2006-07. General McLane became just the second school to win both Pennsylvania crowns in the same academic year. A redshirt last season, Astorino is anxious to get onto the practice field and earn a spot in the rotation at safety. A multi-skilled and instinctive athlete, Astorino should have an opportunity to gain playing time this season for a senior-laden secondary and on special teams. He delivered a strong Beaver Stadium debut by making a game-high tying six tackles and grabbing an interception in the 2008 Blue-White game. Astorino scored the game-winning fourth-quarter touchdown to lead General McLane to a 28-23 win over Pottsville in the 2006 state title game. On the hardwood, he hit the game-winning shot with :02 left to play, giving his school a 57-55 win over Greencastle Antrim in the 2007 Pennsylvania Class AAA state championship game in the Bryce Jordan Center.
2007 Freshman Season
Redshirt season. Astorino made a game-high tying six tackles and grabbed an interception in the 2008 Blue-White game.
High School
An outstanding athlete at General McLane HS, Astorino was named the 2006 Pennsylvania Class AAA Player-of-the-Year after he led both the football and basketball teams to state titles. General McLane became only the second school in PIAA history to win both the football and basketball crowns in the same academic year. Playing for Coach Jim Wells, Astorino recorded 68 tackles, seven interceptions and two fumble recoveries during his senior year and rushed for 1,200 yards and 24 touchdowns. Astorino also was a two-time first-team all-state selection and a Big 33 pick. He scored the game-winning touchdown on a 20-yard run with 4:55 to play to lead General McLane to a 28-23 win over Pottsville in the 2006 Class AAA state title game. On the hardwood, Astorino hit the game-winning shot with :02 left to play, giving his school a 57-55 win over Greencastle Antrim in the 2007 Class AAA state championship game in the Bryce Jordan Center.
Personal
Full name is Andrew Jacob Astorino. He is the son of Gary and Terri Astorino. He has a younger sister, Lauren, and younger brother, Matt. His father wrestled at Edinboro University. When not on the playing field, Astorino enjoys fishing, golfing, movies and video games. He is an education major and aspires to be a social studies teacher. Born July 20, 1988 in Edinboro, Pa.
