PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Hempfield WR Micah Gates
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Billy Splain | May 8, 2023
Micah Gates
wide receiver
Hempfield
Class Of 2024
Jersey #5
HT/WT 6’0 165lbs
1st team wide receiver 546 yards
Twitter @micahgates208
Head coach George Eager says “Micah is coming off a breakout year at wide receiver and he is looking to continue his success on the field this year. He is an established playmaker that has earned the trust of his teammates and coaches with his production. Micah has the ability to excel at the collegiate level as well”.
Let’s get to know Micah
Why do you play football?
I’ve always had a love for the game since i was young
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sport star would be MJ because of the mentality that he had
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
The game winning touchdown Against York high 19 seconds left post corner
What was last years season like for you?
It was a good season, gave me the experience of being on the next level
What are your goals for this coming season?
Make it to states and have over 1000 yards
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
The best player I lined up against would be Saxson from Central York
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Usc
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Giants
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
The maryland and ohio game because of the atmosphere of the stadium
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
Have coaches reach out to the high school coaches and ask about any player they should check out
Describe what the perfect teammate is
A teammate that is good with communication and admits to his faults
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
It brings people together to watch a sport that improves everyone that’s playing
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Have a fan throw me a touchdown
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
Oi would say my mentor is my mom because she works for everything she wants and doesn’t let anyone tell her she can’t do it
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
Favorite would be jumpballs & least would be W drill
Preseason Two a Days are:
ok
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My cousins they push me to be the best that i can
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Read a book it calms you down and relaxes your mind
What is your favorite football memory to date?
First game
What is your favorite play to run?
Jet sweep
is a hot dog a sandwich?
no
What is your favorite vacation destination?
beach
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