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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

What I love most about playing football is how it’s really where you start proving yourself and building your name. You’re not fully varsity yet, so every practice and every game feels like a chance to show coaches what you’ve got. Everyone’s grinding for that next level, and that makes the energy different. You build strong bonds with your brothers because you’re all trying to grow together, get better, and earn your spot.

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

The people who inspire me most on and off the field are Coach Weingartz and my mom. Coach Weingartz inspires me because he pushes me to become a better football player and a better person. He teaches me the importance of hard work, discipline, teamwork, and never giving up, even when things get difficult. My mom inspires me because she always supports me, believes in me, and works hard to help me reach my goals. She shows me the importance of staying positive.

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

One moment in his athletic journey that makes me the proudest was when he scored the game winning touchdown in a championship when he was about 10 years old. The whole team and coaches picked him up and it was just an amazing moment.