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WPIAL Week 12 Spotlight Players 

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Cameron Lindsey – 2024 – linebacker – Aliquippa High School - @cx_lindsey

1.       How would your coaches and teammates describe you?


-          I would say my coaches and teammates describe me as a team player because of the way I been able to adjust trying different positions. I am willing to do anything to help the team win.

2.       What makes you a good player? What are the strengthens in your game?

-          I would say my strength in my game is tackling. I have become a better tackler in all fazes this year. Also being able to cover lots of ground running around the field.

3.       What are your hobbies or interest outside of sports?

-          Outside of sports I really just enjoy my free time in my room. I like playing video games or going to hang out with friends.

4.       What is the toughest class on your schedule this semester?

-          My toughest class for me personally I would say is Geometry. I haven't been the best math student, but I can say I have gotten better at it this year because I put a lot of time and effort into it.

5.       Is there a coach that you look up to as a role model and why?

-          I look up to coach Mike because he just shows that it is more than a game. Whenever we are off the field he always come out to our basketball or stops in at school to check in on us. He treats us all like his own sons and always pushes for our best every day.

6.       Rank the top 5 priorities currently in your life?

-          (1) God First (2) Family (3) School work (4) Sports (5) Keeping my mental strong

7.       Do you have any secret talent?

-          I don't think I really have a secret talent.

8.       What does your daily routine look like?

-          Wake up and brush my teeth and get dressed – School – Practice – Go Home and relax

9.       What are your preferred pre-game locker room routines?

-          Always say a prayer before the game.

10.    What is your favorite song or musician to listen before games?

-          I got a lot but I would probably say NBA YoungBoy. He always has a song to get me hyped.

11.    Who has the best Pizza in Western, PA?

-          The best Pizza is a local place called "Police Station".

12.    Who has the best Chicken Wings in Western, PA?

-          The best Chicken Wings is Stevie's in downtown Aliquippa.

13.    Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

-          In 10 years Hopefully I am playing at the highest level which is a goal. If not I would say possibly a detective because I enjoy solving mysteries.

14.    Who is the most underrated player on your team?

-          We got a lot of underrated players, but I would say John Tracey. He can do some many things and he just had a great game against Montour. He can impact the game in so many ways on defense and offense.
He is definitely someone that needs more attention.

15.    Who is the funniest player on your team?

-          Naquan Crowder

Xavier Nelson – 2023 – Defensive Back – Bishop Canevin High School - @Xavier_nelsonn

1.       How would your coaches and teammates describe you?

-          I feel that my coaches and teammates would describe me as being a hard worker, leader and good teammate.

2.       What makes you a good player? What are the strengthens in your game?

-          I think I am a good player because I know the game well. I have a nose for the endzone. I always find a way to score when we need it. One of my strengths is open field running. I am confident in myself when it comes to making that first defender miss.

3.       What are your hobbies or interest outside of sports?

-          I like to play PS4, watch Netflix and listen to music.

4.       What is the toughest class on your schedule this semester?

-          British Literature because I don't like writing all the time.

5.       Is there a coach that you look up to as a role model and why?

-          Yes and it is coach Javon. He carries himself in a way that when you see him you know he means business. He always held me to a high standard and has taught me to focus on the little things.
I've learned a lot from him when it comes to football but learned even more about life and becoming a better man.

6.       Rank the top 5 priorities currently in your life?

-          (1) Family (2) Graduating (3) WPIAL/PIAA titles 4) Getting college offers (5) Grades

7.       Do you have any secret talent?

-          I can ride a unicycle

8.       What does your daily routine look like?

-          Wake up – Grab something to eat – shower and brush my teeth – Stretch and get ready for school – Practice – come home – shower again – Homework – chill for the night

9.       What are your preferred pre-game locker room routines?

-          My Pregame routine consist of listening to music, saying a prayer, and eating some sort of candy.

10.    What is your favorite song or musician to listen before games?

-          My favorite song to listen to pregame is "No Deal" by Rod Wave.

11.    Who has the best Pizza in Western, PA?

-          Fiori's

12.    Who has the best Chicken Wings in Western, PA?

-          I'm not a wing person

13.    Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

-          In 10 years I see myself in the NFL or connected to it in someway through sports medicine. I hope to have a family by then also.

14.    Who is the most underrated player on your team?

-          I would have to say Brady Travis. He is the heart of our defense and makes everyone job easier. He is always at practice ready to work and probably watches more film than the coaches. He is a great leader and the most underrated linebacker in the WPIAL.

15.    Who is the funniest player on your team?

-          Keyshawn McCaskill for sure.

Khiryn Boyd – 2023 – Defensive Back – North Allegheny High School - @loadinn7

1.       How would your coaches and teammates describe you?

-          They would describe me as a funny and quite kid.

2.       What makes you a good player? What are the strengthens in your game?

-          I feel my strengths are that I have good football IQ and I'm fast.

3.       What are your hobbies or interest outside of sports?

-          I watch a lot of Youtube videos and lay in bed a lot. Athletes need a lot of rest.

4.       What is the toughest class on your schedule this semester?

-          Definitely English

5.       Is there a coach that you look up to as a role model and why?

-          I look up to all my coaches as models because they are all great guys.

6.       Rank the top 5 priorities currently in your life?

-          (1) Family (2) Teammates (3) Fruit Snacks (4) YouTube (5) Sunglasses

7.       Do you have any secret talent?

-          Don't really have any special talents but I can do a back flip.

8.       What does your daily routine look like?

-          Daily routine is literally school then football then go home and sleep.

9.       What are your preferred pre-game locker room routines?

-          I always listen to YoungBoy and eat my fruit snacks.

10.    What is your favorite song or musician to listen before games?

-          Don't really have a favorite song but anything YoungBoy.

11.    Who has the best Pizza in Western, PA?

-          Vocelli's is definitely the best pizza.

12.    Who has the best Chicken Wings in Western, PA?

-          Fish and Hook is fire

13.    Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

-          I see myself in the NFL in 10 years

14.    Who is the most underrated player on your team?

-          Nicholas Humphries is the most underrated player on the team. He's a great DB. You will definitely hear his name more next season.

15.    Who is the funniest player on your team?

-          Nate Spak is the funniest on the team.

Brody Evans – 2024 – Quarterback – Thomas Jefferson High School - @brodyevans15

1.       How would your coaches and teammates describe you?

-          They would describe me as a good kid who is funny and enjoyable to be around.

2.       What makes you a good player? What are the strengthens in your game?

-          My ability to pass the ball. My strengths are accuracy, arm strength and anticipation.

3.       What are your hobbies or interest outside of sports?

-          Hanging out with friends, traveling, music and weightlifting.

4.       What is the toughest class on your schedule this semester?

-          Honors Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry

5.       Is there a coach that you look up to as a role model and why?

-          Coach Cherpak because he is a great person who will do anything to help his players and others.

6.       Rank the top 5 priorities currently in your life?

-          (1) Family (2) Football (3) Friends (4) School (5) Self-Care

7.       Do you have any secret talent?

-          I am really good at impersonating people

8.       What does your daily routine look like?

-          Wake up in the morning and shower – Get Dressed and eat breakfast – Brush my teeth – before heading to school – Football practice – Go home – do homework – shower – sleep – repeat

9.       What are your preferred pre-game locker room routines?

-          Listen to music while getting stem on my arm.

10.    What is your favorite song or musician to listen before games?

-          NBA YoungBoy

11.    Who has the best Pizza in Western, PA?

-          Beto's Pizza

12.    Who has the best Chicken Wings in Western, PA?

-          Fat Head's Saloon

13.    Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

-          I see myself with a wife and kids and a job in the business industry.

14.    Who is the most underrated player on your team?

-          Ryan Lawry because a lot of people didn't expect him to be as good a receiver he has been for us this year but he has been spectacular.

15.    Who is the funniest person on your team?

-          Bryce Heller