Eli Binakonsky – 2023 – linebacker – Hempfield High School - @ebinakonsky
1. How would your coaches and teammates describe you?
- I think they would describe me as a leader who is vocal and leads by example. They would say I am mentally and physically tough.
2. What makes you a good player? What are the strengthens in your game?
- I grew up around the game and my father was a division 1 football player and he has been a high school football coach my entire life. One of my uncles played for WVU and another played at IUP. I am a student of the game and watch a lot of film, so I know what's coming at all times. I feel I have good instincts and always fly to the ball.
3. What are your hobbies or interest outside of sports?
- I like to fish and hunt.
4. What is the toughest class on your schedule this semester?
- AP Computer Science and Calculus
5. Is there a coach that you look up to as a role model and why?
- I look up to our linebacker coach (Coach Zimmer). He was an All-American Linebacker and he owns his own strength and speed gym for athlete. I also look up him because he incorporates his faith into everything he does.
6. Rank the top 5 priorities currently in your life?
- (1) My Christian faith (2) Family (3) School (4) Football (5) Strength, speed and nutrition
7. Do you have any secret talent?
- I used to kickoff and kick extra points
8. What does your daily routine look like?
- I start my day with a protein smoothie then head to school. Then on to practice – do some homework – Play Madden – eat – relax – sleep
9. What are your preferred pre-game locker room routines?
- I get dressed then get taped and then turn the speaker on and start playing some music.
10. What is your favorite song or musician to listen before games?
- My favorite pregame song is Out the Roof by Lil Durk, KingVon, and Booka.
11. Who has the best Pizza in Western, PA?
- Christopher's Pizza in Jeannette
12. Who has the best Chicken Wings in Western, PA?
- School House Tavern in Claridge. You got to get the Carolina gold sauce.
13. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
- Working in the athletic field. I want to be a physical therapist and help athletes get back to doing what they love.
14. Who is the most underrated player on your team?
- Logan Eisaman. He is a key part of our offensive and defensive line. He is a hockey player who has only played football for a few years.
15. Who is the funniest player on your team?
- "Cowboy" Troy Anderson
Jaydin Canady – 2023 – athlete – Greensburg Central Catholic High School - @jaydincanady
1. How would your coaches and teammates describe you?
- They would say I am very versatile and aggressive player.
2. What makes you a good player? What are the strengthens in your game?
- Getting to the ball fast, being physical and making big hits.
3. What are your hobbies or interest outside of sports?
- Working out and playing video games.
4. What is the toughest class on your schedule this semester?
- AP Biology
5. Is there a coach that you look up to as a role model and why?
- I look up to Deion Sanders because I like the way he handles things.
6. Rank the top 5 priorities currently in your life?
- (1) God (2) School (3) Football (4) Family (5) Friends
7. Do you have any secret talent?
- I am double jointed
8. What does your daily routine look like?
- Wake up – School – workout before school start – Get through school – practice – watch video – go home and relax
9. What are your preferred pre-game locker room routines?
- Listening to music
10. What is your favorite song or musician to listen before games?
- People to listen to before games is Rio, Tee Grizzly, Kingvon, and Loc 11.
11. Who has the best Pizza in Western, PA?
- Bets Pizza and Joeios Pizza
12. Who has the best Chicken Wings in Western, PA?
- B-Dubs
13. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
- Hopefully in the NFL
Jackson Tonya – 2023 – Defensive line – central Valley High School - @jacksontonya53
1. How would your coaches and teammates describe you?
- I would say my teammates and coaches would say I do what I am told to do.
2. What makes you a good player? What are the strengthens in your game?
- I have good motor and my ability to read the plays makes me a better player.
3. What are your hobbies or interest outside of sports?
- I love playing madden and I'm a middle school mentor and student council member.
4. What is the toughest class on your schedule this semester?
- AP English 12 and college algebra are my two toughest classes.
5. Is there a coach that you look up to as a role model and why?
- I would say I look up to my defensive line coach (Coach Stat). He's a humble and honest family man and helps us whenever we need it.
6. Rank the top 5 priorities currently in your life?
- (1) Family (2) School (3) Football (4) Friends (5) Maintaining size and strength
7. Do you have any secret talent?
- I feel like I'm a good cook especially breakfast food so that would be my talent.
8. What does your daily routine look like?
- Wake up – Shower – Get ready for school – practice – go home then shower – eat dinner – get homework done – Play some Xbox – hangout with friends – sleep – repeat
9. What are your preferred pre-game locker room routines?
- Always have to go to the bathroom before anything then put on my girdle, game pants, cleats and headphones. Then go out on the field and start to get myself ready for the game.
10. What is your favorite song or musician to listen before games?
- Can't go wrong with Millidelphia of Dreams and Nightmares but I also listen to William Hollis he's a motivational speaker.
11. Who has the best Pizza in Western, PA?
- Yolanda's in Monaca has the best pizza ever.
12. Who has the best Chicken Wings in Western, PA?
- Big Shot Bobs has great wings. The Black and Gold is my favorite flavor.
13. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
- In 10 years hopefully I have a degree and a good job maybe starting a family.
14. Who is the most underrated player on your team?
- Matt Gerovac #11 – He didn't much time on the field the past three years but he's producing big numbers for us on both sides of the ball.
15. Who is the funniest player on your team?
- Denrio Simpson (Money) #1 – Dude be messing around all the time with everyone especially the linemen and he's one of the smallest guys on the team.
Brock Janeda – 2023 – athlete – Montour High School - @janeda17
1. How would your coaches and teammates describe you?
- Gritty, tough relentless, and determined.
2. What makes you a good player? What are the strengthens in your game?
- I play very physical but can also run with anyone on the field.
3. What are your hobbies or interest outside of sports?
- Relaxing with family, watching movies and hanging with friends.
4. What is the toughest class on your schedule this semester?
- Business Calculus
5. Is there a coach that you look up to as a role model and why?
- Coach Jared Buck. He played QB at Slippery Rock and knows more football than anyone I know. He's an emotional coach who will do whatever it takes to get everything out of his players.
6. Rank the top 5 priorities currently in your life?
- (1) Faith (2) Family (3) My team (4) Sports (5) Winning a championship
7. Do you have any secret talent?
- I can do a walking handstand
8. What does your daily routine look like?
- Go to school – football practice – workout – homework – sleep
9. What are your preferred pre-game locker room routines?
- Sit in my locker and listen to music. I like to keep myself pregame and get into a zone.
10. What is your favorite song or musician to listen before games?
- Kodak Black and Lil Baby
11. Who has the best Pizza in Western, PA?
- Vocelli's Pizza
12. Who has the best Chicken Wings in Western, PA?
- Big Shot Bob's Wings
13. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
- Sports entertainment analyst after a successful playing career.
14. Who is the most underrated player on your team?
- Johnnie Midili
15. Who is the funniest player on your team?
- Jonas Halaja or Jimmy Hazard
