2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Tri-Valley Bulldogs’ RB/MLB-Cole Gemberling

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Daniel Reed | July 18, 2025

Cole Gemberling
Tri-Valley Bulldogs
Class Of: 2026
Position(s): RB/MLB
Jersey Number: #9
Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 205lbs
Other Sports: N/A
Notable Awards/Recognitions:
2x All-Area Team
3x Player of the Week
T-102 Athlete of the Week
Offer Sheet: N/A
Twitter/X: @gemberling_cole
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COACH SAYS: Cole is a three-year starter and a stellar performer on both sides of the ball. His dedication during the season and in the off season is excellent. He is a two-year Captain and has proven himself as a leader on and off the field.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the Spartans ?
The best part about being a student-athlete for the Dawgs is just inspiring all of the elementary school football players.

Why do you play football ?
I play football because I love it and it’s honestly fun, and plus, it’s allowed me to not only have a lot of friends at my school, but other schools as well.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
10 years

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
Walking out to Enter Sandman at our home field.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Williams Valley, I love playing there but that’s it because we’re rivals.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Defense, because there’s nothing better than a goal line stand with the game on the line.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Just having college coaches come into my school to talk to me about playing at the next level.

What was the high point of the 2024 season ?
Team wise, it was winning District championship against Marian Catholic, and individually, it was my Week 2 performance against Marian Catholic where I earned my Athlete of the Week honor.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
Honestly, just have fun and go be great.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
Probably our previous QB, Blake Schwartz. He was very intelligent when it came to the game and he was a great player.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
For sports, Saquon Barkley. And for life, either my Dad or my Pap because they have taught me so much throughout life.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Can Newton, because he’s the player who really got me into football back in 2015.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
My touchdown against Minersville my Sophomore year.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
Dante Carr of Minersville, Nico Carestia of Schuylkill Haven, Alex Achenbach of Williams Valley just to name a few local standout players.

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
The Rose Bowl

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
The Eagles, because I’ve liked them since I was little.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
I love watching all of my games, but probably Penn State vs Ohio State last year because, I was there for the game.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Grown Ups 2, because it’s funny.

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Throw a TD pass.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Baseball

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Getting burnt a lot my freshman year in coverage.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Hanging out with my friends, especially when we all go for Hibachi. Good food and good times.

What would you prefer if you only had one choice: BBQ Wings, BBQ Ribs, or Steak ?
Steak all day.

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, because I’ve been there more.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Either the Florida Keys or the Outer Banks.

Family BBQ over the weekend, what are you cooking up ?
Steak

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
Get an exhaust for my car.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Heights

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
5 Guys, because it’s the best fast food I’ve ever had.

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
I’ve been to some Phillies and Flyers games.

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NCAAF, because it’s so entertaining.

If you were to be stranded on an island, what would be three things you had to have with you ?
An axe, weights, and a fishing rod.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
Call of Duty Black Ops 2

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Mushrooms and Sausage

APPLE or ANDROID and WHY ?
Apple, because it’s a lot cooler.

Favorite School Subject ?
Anatomy

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Staind

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
A boat and we’re going deep sea fishing.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Become a Sports Physician.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
The suburbs, because I’d like to be close to where everything is happening but still have my space.

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