2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Avon Grove DE/OLB/ATH Lucas Laganelli
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Billy Splain | August 15, 2023
Lucas Laganelli
DE/OLB Offense
Avon Grove
Class Of 2024
Jersey #0
HT/WT 6’3 210lbs
Other sports Track
2nd Team All Chesmont, All Chesmont Honorable Mention
Twitter @laganelli_lucas
Coach Coffee says “Team Captain: Will be a four year starter, has started since his freshman year. Lucas is a tremendous athlete and will ask him to do a lot in his final season. Look for him to stand up as well as have his hand in the dirt defensively. He will also play multiple positions on offense anywhere from Tackle, Tight End, or our Wing Position. He also participates in track and is a solid discus thrower”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW LUCAS
Why do you play football?
I play football because it is fun. But not just that it teaches me a lot about life and makes me who I am today.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
The band playing before the snap of a play. Theres nothing like the rush it gives you.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Rocky even though its a movie. Its inspiring how he still wins even though he’s smaller and how he doesn’t quit.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
In 8th grade I was playing Tackle and there was a fumble in front of me and it kept rolling and getting jumped on and knocked out as I was chasing it. It made it all the way to the endzone where I picked it up and scored a touchdown.
What was last years season like for you?
It was exciting. I played both sides of the ball and found a real love for defense when I had only played offense for the past two years. I feel we learned a lot from the year as a team.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goal is to win games. I would love to make a playoff run for my senior year.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Citizens Bank Park. I’m always up for a Phils game.
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Philadelphia Phillies
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Our double overtime win last season. It was very exciting and to be a part of it made it even better.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Rocky 4. The movie is very inspiring and it has great lessons to be learned.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Thankfully they do not yell.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I would love to make it my career. It wouldnt feel like a job for me and its something I want to do as long as I can.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My Dad. He taught me how to how to be strong and always get back up. He taught me how to be a man and has always been there for me. I can’t thank him enough.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Waterpolo. My school doesn’t have a team but It looks like a lot of fun.
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
In teeball I hit the ball and ran to first base and I got out. I told everyone I wasnt out because I didnt know how baseball worked.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My aunt Lisa. She watches my games that are livestreamed all the way from Colorado.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I like playing Chess. It helps train my brain. I also like playing videogames, fishing and golfing.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning our double overtime game because we gave it our all and came out with the Win.
What is your favorite play to run?
Sam because then I can blitz.
What scares you the most?
Im scared of what I will do after I cant play football.
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Wawa because they have a huge variety of things and its all good quality.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Colorado because some of my family is out there and it’s great to see them and be out there in the mountains.
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