2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Schuylkill Valley Panthers’ Colby Crills(WR/CB)
Tagged under: District 3, News, Player Previews
Daniel Reed | May 17, 2023
Colby Crills
Schuylkill Valley Panthers
Class Of: 2024
Position(s): WR/CB
Jersey Number: 2
Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 165lbs
Other Sports: Baseball
Notable Awards or Recognitions: Lancaster-Lebanon 1st Team Defensive Back
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter: @colbycrills
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Words from the Coach:
“Colby is a 3 year starter, 2-time Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1st Team DB. Colby also captains the defense. He has good speed and outstanding hands, team leader, and runs outstanding routes. He has athletic intelligence and is a student of the game.”
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Let’s Get to Know a Little More about Colby:
Why do you play football ?
The anticipation and competitiveness is like no other sport.
Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Jalen Hurts, his athleticism and leadership is always fun to watch.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
Scoring a 65-yard touchdown my Sophomore year in the 3A Eastern Conference Championship.
What was last year’s season like for you ?
We took a big step in our program with the second year of our new coach. We showed that we are able to compete by ending with a record of 7-3 and making it to the district playoffs.
Who is the best player you have ever lined up against ?
Amory Thompson of Wyomissing.
What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
Philadelphia Phillies. The amount of stars and chemistry the guys have with each other never gets old.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
When Penn State beat Ohio State on a blocked field goal and returned it for a touchdown.
What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
The Sandlot, it takes you back to when you were a kid and going outside and playing sports with your friends.
Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Throw a touchdown pass.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Golf
What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Trying to catch a fly ball and ended up getting hit in the nose.
When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Hanging out with my friends.
Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, the variety of food and snacks is the best.
What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Outer-Banks, North Carolina
Favorite Band/Musician ?
Travis Scott
NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NCAAF, the energy in college football is better than watching any other sport.
Best Video Game Console(XBox/Playstation/Sega/Atari/etc) and why ?
Playstation, first console I had growing up.
Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Start a career in either exercise science or sports management.
Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
The beach, I want to live somewhere where I can get up and it be warm out and be able to walk to the beach.
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