2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Williams Valley Vikings’ WR/S-Evan Achenbach

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Daniel Reed | July 28, 2025

Evan Achenbach
Williams Valley Vikings
Class Of: 2026
Position(s): WR/S
Jersey Number: #11
Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 185lbs
Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball
Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-State
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter: @evan9166
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COACH SAYS: Evan is an athlete who is a game changer, He has uncanny instincts along with great ball skills.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT EVAN:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the Vikings ?
The atmosphere and the community support and there’s nothing like between the pines.

Why do you play football ?
I’ve always played 3 sports and as I’ve gotten older, football has become my passion because of the people around me.

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

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
The National Anthem because you know it’s time.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Upper Dauphin with all of the people I’ve grown up with being on either side of the ball.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Offense, because I want the ball in my hands, I want to make them have to stop me.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Back to back District championships.

What was the high point of the 2024 season?
Winning the District title.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
Win state and break school records.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
Every Senior brought something different to the table and they were very skilled at what they did.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
In my high school career, I’ve had lots of mentors help me get to where I am today, but of all the people that have helped me along the way, I would say it’s Levi Engle, because he helps me in every sport weather it’s basketball, lifting or football.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
TJ Watt, he’s the best defender in the NFL.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
Catching my first high school touchdown from my brother.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
Noah Dolbin of Nativity.

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
Penn State for a white-out.

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
Steelers, I grew up watching them with there electric playmakers and they have a great history.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
Us against Nativity in 2025, I had a fake punt from our 1 to set us up to win the game.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Remember the Titans, because it’s a classic.

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Rush, Pass, Receive, and return a touchdown.

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

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
A ball bouncing out of my glove and over the fence in a baseball game.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Fishing or golfing, they are a good way to relax and hang out with my friends.

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, it’s the closest thing to me.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Miami, Florida… they have great beaches.

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
Pay for my college.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Insects

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Eagle Hotel for there smash burgers and wings.

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
Phillies, Pirates, and 76ers

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NCAAF, they have the most games and it’s real football.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
UFC 5, it’s the only game I play.

BBQ Chicken/BBQ Ribs/Steak/etc… What are you making when you’re cooking out ?
My dads Jerk Chicken.

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Pepperoni

Favorite School Subject ?
European History

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Red Hot Chili Peppers

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

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Catch a Goliath Grouper.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Southeast USA, it’s always hot.

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