2020 Player Profile: Bralen Henderson – Pittsburgh Central Catholic @bhendo81 @PCC_FOOTBALL

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Tristan Klinefelter | August 27, 2020

Bralen Henderson 

Year: 2021 

Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School 

TE/DE

Jersey # 81  

Ht: 6’3 Wt: 245 

Other sports: Track and baseball 

Why do you play football? 

Bralen: I’ve been playing for a long time and I love the competitive state of the sport and thrill from playing. 

What has been your best memory from football so far?

Bralen: Winning WPIAL championship after never winning anything when I was younger.  

Who is your favorite pro athlete and why?

Bralen: Eric Ebron, he’s someone I model my game after and Calais Campbell.  

Who is your biggest fan and why?

Bralen: My mom and dad, they are always in my corner and they give me criticism and keep on me making sure I do what I need to do.  

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

Bralen: My dad, he’s my model after what he’s been through and persevered. He’s helped shape me to be the man I am today and he continues to teach me life lessons.  

What is your desired major in college? 

Bralen: Mechanical or biomedical engineering. 

What are some team goals for this upcoming season? 

Bralen: Repeat and go farther, win the state championship. Small goals having no mistakes and win games more as a team we’re real big on teamwork, no one is better than anyone else. 

How has COVID-19 affected you?

Bralen: Just made me work in more creative ways but I feel it’s made me a better player overall and grind by myself and stay focused. 

Favorite play to run?

Bralen: Outside run plays. 

What is your personal goal for this season?

Bralen: Really have a bigger impact on both sides of the ball and help the team with sacks and tackles and whenever the team needs I’ll be there for them. 

Favorite pre-game meal?

Bralen: Chicken parmesan 

Sports movie?

Bralen: Remember the Titans 

Sport you’d love to play but can’t? 

Bralen: Hockey, I’ve never played but always wanted to. 

Is a hot dog a sandwich?

Bralen: No, a hotdog is a glizzy.  

Favorite activities?

Bralen: Lifting, hanging with friends, video games, and soccer.

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