2020 Player Profile: Stephen Ripka – Penns Valley @StephenRipka

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Tristan Klinefelter | August 22, 2020

Stephen Ripka 

Year: 2021 

Penns Valley Area High School 

WR/DB 

Jersey #: 24 

Ht: 6’2 Wt: 180 

Other Sports: Basketball 

2019 Stats: 32 catches 718 yards and 12 touchdowns

Awards: 1st team all-conference specialist and second-team receiver.

Twitter: @StephenRipka

Why do you play football?

I play football because I think it’s fun and it’s a good way to get a lot of life lessons. 

What has been your best memory from football so far?

two a day memories are some of the best, being with the team eight hours a day and funny stuff happens. 

What is your favorite pro athlete and why?

Jarvis Landry and Chris Goodwin 

Who is your biggest fan and why?

My dad or brother, They push me and expect a lot from me and they are always in my corner and want the best for me. They are around me and know how hard I work for everything. 

Is there any specific person you look up to and use as a role model?

My parents and brother, They work hard and make sure I work hard and make sure I get my work done and always support me. 

What is your desired major in college?

Marketing

What are some team goals for this upcoming season?

Try and win the mountain league again. It’s gonna be hard but we won it last year so back to back mountain league titles would be a very good goal. 

How has COVID-19 affected you?

At the start, I had to do everything in my bedroom. I had a curling bar with 40 pounds on each side.   

Favorite pre-game meal?

Anything chicken with mac and cheese and fruit.

Sports movie?

The longest yard

Sport you’d love to play but can’t?

Golf

Favorite activities?

Play basketball and golf with friends.

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