2021 PFN Player Preview: Nate Schilling-Blacklick Valley Vikings @NathanSchilli13
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Billy Splain | July 11, 2021
Nate Schilling
Blacklick Valley Vikings
Class Of: 2022
Position(s): MLB
Jersey: #23
Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 190
2020, or Career Stats:
2020 Max Preps #1 Junior in PA for tackles, with 15.8 TPG, 15.8 TPG is 4th in the nation, 295 tackles,193 solo
Other Sports: Track
Awards?
PFN All State
Pa Football Writers 1st team All State
West PAC All Conference
Pa Preps All State
Twitter: @NathanSchilli13
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Why do you play football?
Football teaches respect, commitment, hard work, things that will carry over to life, that’s why I love the game!
Who is your favorite sports star and why?
I look up to Ryan Shazier, an awesome speed linebacker!
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Just blitzing on short yardage plays, the hits are awesome!
What are your goals for this coming season?
First, help my team win anyway I can, the rest will follow!
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game and why?
Any game with a WIN is my favorite!
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
The Waterboy!! If you’re a linebacker, you get it!!
What cartoon character do you think your head coach most resembles.
Better not answer this one! Lol
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Lol. Get em meathead!!
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like?
My dad
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Wrestling, we never had it at our school.
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
I went on the field and forgot my helmet!!
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My pap, Kasecky
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Hunting, Fishing, Good to be outdoors and relax.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Freshman year, getting in on a tackle with my senior brother David, that was cool!
What is your favorite play to run?
I play defense so all plays are my favorite!
What scares you the most?
Letting my team down, that is why I try my best every game!
Music of choice:
80’s. Dad rock!
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
Hunting, guns, memories!
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Dads grill!!
Which one, Sheetz or Wawa?
Sheetz
