2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know West Shamokin LB/QB Lou Swartz
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Billy Splain | July 23, 2023
Lou Swartz
QB/MLB/WR/RB
West Shamokin
Class Of 2024
Jersey #2
HT/WT 6’1, 235
Junior Season: 1162 rushing yards, 25 total Touchdowns, and led team in tackles Sophomore Season: Led team in tackles and had 782 receiving yards.
Other sports Basketball
Junior Season: Player of the week 2x, team MVP, and all conference Sophomore Season: All conference and team Defensive Player of the Year
Twitter @louswartz_2
Offers: St. Francis
Lou is a typical throwback football player. His size and frame are solid and his skillset has him looking like a prototypical old school linebacker. Lou has had a monster summer on the camp circuit, often being one of the best players at a camp. He’s one of those “get the ball to him” players. His speed and body control make him one of the best linebackers in the state. I very rarely say this, but he is one of the most overlooked players on the recruiting circuit. Look for Lou to dominate in 2023.
Coach McCullough: “With Lou, he is someone who is an extremely hard worker, lives in weight room and sets an example for our team of what a leader looks like. From the time he was a freshman he has just continued to improve. The sky is the limit for him and we expect great things this year from Lou. If we can keep him healthy, we have a legit shot. He’s that good.”
LET’S GET TO KNOW LOU
Why do you play football?
It is the best game in the world and there is no better feeling than playing on Friday Night Lights.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
T.J Watt. He’s an absolute menace and is the best defensive player in the league. Plus he is on the Steelers.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
The game winning pass against Homer this year. By far the greatest game I have ever been a part of and the ending to it was like a movie.
What was last years season like for you?
Last years season was “average”. We had to many close games that we should have won but couldn’t pull through.
What are your goals for this coming season?
Win the Heritage Championship
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Angelo Bartolini
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Acrisure Stadium for a Steelers game.
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Pittsburgh Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
The Homer game last year. The game winning pass with 0 seconds left on the clock and the celebration will be something I never forget.
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Someone who leads by example, keeps his head high, doesn’t sulk after making a mistake, and is always setting the tone at practices.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
It builds life lasting relationships and is the best thing to do on a Friday night.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Watching Pegger get a touchdown.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad, he is the hardest worker I know and taught me how to be the athlete I am today.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
Preseason Two a Days are:
fun
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
I would say my brother or my girlfriend. Bo has always given me advice on how to improve my game and Maria has not missed a single varsity game of mine.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Either Golfing or fishing, both are fun to do with friends and always result in a good time.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
The game winning pass against Homer.
What is your favorite play to run?
The ones we score on.
is a hot dog a sandwich?
No, it’s just a hot dog.
Music of choice:
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Best Pizza topping?
Pepperoni
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Siesta Keys
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
The earliest I can remember is the Steelers vs Cardinals in the Super Bowl.
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