2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Mahanoy Area Golden Bears’ C/NG-Ben Lagaza

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Daniel Reed | August 8, 2025

Ben Lagaza
Mahanoy Area Golden Bears
Class Of: 2027
Position(s): C/NG
Jersey Number: #67
Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 240lbs
Other Sports: Wrestling
Notable Awards/Recognitions: N/A
Offer Sheet: None at the moment

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the program/school ?
The best part is being able to communicate with other athletes and become a family.

Why do you play football ?
I enjoy being part of a team, and I like contact sports.

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

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
Working as a team.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Penn Argyl, it was the first game of one of my seasons and I had never played them before.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Offense, because it feels better to get a touchdown and win then to win on defense.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Starting on Varsity defense Freshman year.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
Be the best athlete I can be.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
Losing connections from people that mentored me through last year.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
My brother, because he was strong and hard headed throughout his senior year.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
A couple of linemen on Williams Valley.

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

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Facing The Giants, it shows if you have heart, you can accomplish a lot.

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Have the lineman and wide receivers swap roles for one play.

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

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Losing because of an energy drink crash.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Go for a walk, it calms your nerves and is healthy for you.

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

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Wawa, I have memories with my siblings going there.

Family BBQ over the weekend, what are you cooking up ?
Burgers, Hotdogs, and Corn.

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

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
False accusations.

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
Baseball game.

If you were to be stranded on an island, what would be three things you had to have with you ?
Knife, Duck Tape, and a BiC Lighter.

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Pepperoni

APPLE or ANDROID and WHY ?
Apple, more features.

Favorite School Subject ?
Math

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Linkin Park

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
Take a road trip to any mountain range.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
A legacy.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Any rural area like farmlands, because it is quiet and simple.

Latest HUDL Video Link:
https://www.hudl.com/profile/24732417/benjamin-lagaza/highlights

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