2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lakeland WR/DB Riley Rovinsky
Tagged under: District 2, News, Player Previews
Billy Splain | May 5, 2023
Riley Rovinsky
WR, DB
Lakeland
Class Of 2024
Jersey #17
HT/WT 6-0 180lbs
17 catches for 214 yards, 20 YPG.
Other sports Baseball
Twitter @rileyrovinsky1
Coach David Piwowarczyk says Riley is a “very underrated returning starter from last years team, took all the steps to grow in the off season”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW RILEY
Why do you play football?
I play football because i have always had the passion to play the sport since i can remember and playing football is a great opportunity to build lifelong character.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Bryce Harper, he is a big part of his his community (gives back) and he embraces his city.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Broken up pass to end the game in our last regular season home game.
What was last years season like for you?
Last years season was a lot of learning for me, learning what its like to play a full season and recover to feel good all season. Last season was fun for me.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals for this upcoming season are to win another district championship, learn, teach younger teammates.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
My teammate Lacota Dippre.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
A whiteout at Beaver Stadium
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Philadelphia Eagles
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
2013 Iron bowl, Earliest game i Remember/ ending.
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
Reach out to more coaches, put more videos out (lifting, route running, film)
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Good character on and off the field, leads, someone you can talk to about anything.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football is good for a community because it brings everyone together. I remember my sophmore season we brought in a disabled boy and made him feel like a part of the team, that was a special moment that made me think about the community.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Throw a touchdown pass.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
Kevin Snyder (teammate) always shows up with a great attitude and looking to get better, a leader.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
Key read drill is my favorite practice drill it is a defensive drill that focuses on our specific coverage, is also a great drill for receivers to sharpen their routes.
Preseason Two a Days are:
The most important part of preseason. Two a days are what you make of them and is a extremely good time to really come together with your teammates and get comfortable with eachother and your coaches and to improve your personal game.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My nan, She always calls me to ask how my practice/game went and makes sure i’m always fed.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Spending time with family, doing things outside
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning a district title.
What is your favorite play to run?
Any play that I have a 1 on 1 opportunity.
is a hot dog a sandwich?
No
Music of choice:
classic rock- metal
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Advice, tips
Best Pizza topping?
Pickles
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Bahamas
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
A Lakeland game when i was 7 years old.
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