2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Williams Valley Vikings’ QB-Brady Shomper

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Daniel Reed | July 26, 2025

Brady Shomper
Williams Valley Vikings
Class Of: 2026
Position(s): QB
Jersey Number: #7
Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 185lbs
Other Sports: Basketball
Notable Awards/Recognitions:
Schuylkill League MVP
All-State 2a First Team QB selection
First QB in school history to run and throw for 1k yards in a season.
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter/X: @brady_s07
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COACH SAYS: Brady is a pure leader, he is very poised under pressure, and inspires confidence in his teammates, a complete player and winner.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT BRADY:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the program/school ?
I think the culture of not only the school but the whole Williams Valley District as a whole.

Why do you play football ?
It’s fun.

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

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
I’m looking forward to school getting out and heading to the field.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Junior year “at” Schuylkill Haven, I felt just such a strong tension between not only us and Haven but between the fans as well. Walking out of the locker room and just seeing all the fans watching as you, some spitting on us, yelling. It just made it a more intense and built up the game.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Offense, of course I have total confidence in my defense, but I have so much more confidence in myself and the rest of the offense along with my head coach/offensive coordinator Steven Sedesse play calls.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Going back to back District champions my Sophomore and Junior year.

What was the high point of the 2024 season ?
Definitely winning the District championship.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
Most definitely 3-peating the District championship and winning a state title with this great group of Seniors.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
I am going to most there leadership and the heart they gave every time they touched the field.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
I would have to say Jesus is my mentor. He is the one that gave me my athletic ability. I wouldn’t be hear doing what I love and accomplishing any of these achievements if it wasn’t for him.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Saquan Barkley, I grew up being a Penn State fan and watching him shine at PSU and then going to my favorite NFL team the Giants.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
It would have to be the QB power to score after a 99 yard drive to seal the deal against Nativity in a very close game.

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
I would love to visit a North Carolina Tarheels game.

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
New York Giants

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
It would have to be when UNC beat Duke for Coach K’s last home game.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
The Longest Yard

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Losing to Dunmore in the state playoffs Sophomore year.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Hanging out with friends/family.

What would you prefer if you only had one choice: BBQ Wings, BBQ Ribs, or Steak ?
It would have to be wings no doubt.

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, I chose Sheetz because it’s what I live closest to.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Wildwood, NJ

Family BBQ over the weekend, what are you cooking up ?
Mac and Cheese

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
Buy lots of things.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Losing a family member/friend.

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Dave’s Hot Chicken, it is just the best place to get food no doubt.

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NCAAF, it just has the most exciting games each weekend.

If you were to be stranded on an island, what would be three things you had to have with you ?
Fruit Punch, Wings, a Friend.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
COD Bo2

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Ranch

APPLE or ANDROID and WHY ?
Apple

Favorite School Subject ?
Lunch

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Metallica

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
Airplane to Greece.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Dream Job

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Mountains, I already live in the mountains and I love it.

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