2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Hurricane Running Back Niko Carestia

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Karlee Feger | June 15, 2023

Niko Carestia

Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes 

Class of 2026

RB/LB

#44

5’10 200 lbs 

Other Sports: Track & Wrestling

Stats: 95 tackles, 8 TFL’s, 1 sack, 5 forced fumbles, 4 touchdowns, 500 all purpose yards from scrimmage

Awards: Most Versatile Player and 2nd Team South Defense (football), 2nd in Districts (wrestling), District Qualifier (track)

Twitter: @CarestiaNiko

Coach’s Note: “Niko was our 2022 MVP as a freshman. He never came off the field. He recorded 95 tackles, 8 TFL’s. Offensively he had 476 yards and 4 TD’s. Niko is very athletic and explosive.”

Niko is a powerful force on the field and made quite the impact his freshman year. Be sure to follow Niko as he gets ready to kick off his sophomore season.

Let’s Get to Know Niko:

Why do you play football?

I play because I think scoring touchdowns and tackling people is fun.

What is a personal goal you’d like to achieve this upcoming season?

1,800 all purpose yards

Which teammate are you closest with and describe your bond with them:

Aiden Myers, we both are running backs and linebackers. We also wrestle and run track together. 

What is your biggest strength?

My physicality and speed.

What is your biggest weakness?

Experience

Describe a favorite play that you made last season.

In Week 1 I got my first touchdown, and I also went 41 yards untouched.

What have you been doing in the off-season to prepare for the upcoming season?

Weight training, plyometrics, and agilities

How does Hurricane Football impact your community?

Hurricane Football does volunteer work like collecting donations for the Salvation Army and giving to people in need.

Who is your mentor and describe the impact they’ve had on you:

My dad and brother push me to be my best, whether it’s in the gym or at home doing homework.

Favorite song to hype you up before a game:

Freak on a Leash by Korn

Favorite thing to eat before a game:

Peanut butter sandwich and Dr. Pepper

Sheetz or Wawa?

Sheetz 

Is a hot dog a sandwich?

No, it’s a sub because the pieces of bread are stuck together.

What are you looking forward to most this upcoming season?

Winning football games and having a successful season.

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