2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Grove City WR Gavin Lutz
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Billy Splain | April 28, 2023
Gavin Lutz
WR/DB
Grove City
Class Of 2024
Jersey #1
HT/WT 6’0 165
136 catches (5th all time in county) 1632 rec yards, 15 td, and 7 int.
Other sports Basketball
Jim Kelly Rookie player of the year, 2nd Team All State WR, 1st Team All State DB
Twitter @lutz_gavin
If teams aren’t looking to cover Gavin Lutz like a blanket, they’ll be in for a long night. Lutz has that playmaker ability that can ruin the night for defensive backs. He isn’t the largest wide receiver in the state, but his athletic abilities more that make up for his size. Defensively he’s a solid player as well. Look for Gavin to make another run at All-State honors.
Head Coach Sam Mowery know’s he has a history maker. “Gavin returns for his senior year also looking to become the school’s and county’s all-time leading receiver. Lutz enters his final campaign with 136 receptions for 1,629 yards and 13 TDs. He is looking to break his brother’s (Logan Lutz – Duquesne TE – 2024) school record of 199 receptions and become only the second Mercer County receiver to top the 200 reception mark. Lutz is also a key piece in the Grove City secondary, earning all-region honors as a corner as well. Looking to become the school’s and county’s all-time leading receiver”.
Let’s get to know Gavin
Why do you play football?
I play for the love of the game, the competitive nature and for the brotherhood of your teammates. You ultimately will make memories that will last a life time.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Adrian Peterson because I grew up watching him.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My first varsity touchdown my freshman year. It let me get a taste of success which will now always keep me hungry to achieve more.
What was last years season like for you?
Last season was amazing. We were able to achieve another D-10 championship and winning thay with your teammates is a unforgettable experience.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals are to make the state championship and get all state.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Kylon Wilson his speed and quickness was incredible.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Penn State Stadium
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Pittsburgh Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
It had to be the Alabama vs Tennessee game this year. It was an offensive shootout and both teams had to battle a lot of adversity. The way it ended with the game winning feild Goal was crazy.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
When the game stands tall because it’s about how this kid playing football doesn’t care about a record and puts his teammates first to win.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
“Be Aggressive”, “That’s a flag Ref”, and “Fly to the ball.”
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Get a sack.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad because he is a hard worker and shoes that nothing is giving and if you want to be successful you have to be relentless.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Hockey but I can’t ice skate.
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
When I caught a pass in middle school and was running for a wide open touchdown and I tripped on the 20 yard line and didn’t score. The rest of the year my coaches told me to watch out for the turf monster
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My little brother because even though he’s 7 he’s always telling me what I should of done better after the game.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Golf because it lets me hang around my friends and be outside.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
When we won back to back D-10 championships
What is your favorite play to run?
Four verts
What scares you the most?
Spiders and failing
Music of choice:
Rap
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
Hoverboard because I would ride it all around my neighborhood
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Blackout Burger
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Outer Banks
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Slippery Rock University with my dad coaching
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