2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Gabriel Arena – Bishop McDevitt

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Tristan Klinefelter | July 14, 2022

Gabriel Arena 

Bishop McDevitt High School 

Class of 2023 

Offensive lineman 

Ht: 6’5 Wt: 290 

Other sports: I Played Lacrosse Freshman year and I’m looking to do track and field next year.

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Why do you play football? 

I play football because I love the sport and it’s a part of my life.

What has been your best memory? 

My best memory from high school would have to be witnessing Nate Kinsley bat down Bishop Shannonhan’s Qb’s pass to himself, which then he scores a pick-six, helping us to win that critical state semi-final game.

Who is your biggest fan and why? 

My family would have to be my biggest fans because they have supported me and helped me throughout my whole life ever since I first started playing football.

Who is your biggest role model? 

My biggest role model is my father.

What is your desired major in college? 

I want to be an Aerospace Engineer.

In your opinion, where is the toughest place to play? 

The toughest place to play is where there are a ton of people watching.

What is your personal goal for this year? 

My personal goal is to help my team win the State Championship because by the end of the season we will be champions together.

Is a hot dog a sandwich? 

I believe a hot dog resembles a sub, and a sub is a sandwich, so yeah it’s a sandwich to me.

Sport you’d love to play but can’t? 

Volleyball is a sport I wish my school offered, as well as boxing. Both of those would be awesome to play.

Most embarrassing sports moment? 

Losing the state final during the 2021 season.

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