2021 PFN Player Profile: Daniel Sierk-Hempfield Area Spartans @DanielSierk @HempfieldAreaFB @CoachMBrownHAFB

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Billy Splain | August 3, 2021

Daniel Sierk

Hempfield Area Spartans

Class Of: 2022

Position(s): DE, OT, TE

Jersey#: 50

Ht: 6’5 – Wt: 245

Stats:
5.5 sacks, 6 tackles-for-loss (in 5 game season)

Other Sports: Basketball

Awards:
2nd Team All-Conference as a Junior

Twitter @DanielSierk

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football?
I’ve loved football since my first practice in third grade. I love that it allows players to use their aggression and intensity more than most sports.

Who is your favorite sports star and why?
Rob Gronkowski. His energy and personality an and off the field is very compelling.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My first varsity catch against North Allegheny sophomore year.

What are your goals for this coming season?
Make the playoffs, make the All-State team

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
1990s Bulls

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game and why?
Beating Norwin in our first game last year. After a lot of uncertainty on if we would have a season, it was great to be able to help my team get a win in a hard-fought game.

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Remember the Titans, it is a great example of how football can turn a team into a family.

If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
I can’t hear them during football games, but in basketball my dad always yells at me to finish my layups.

Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My grandparents, they watch as many games as possible, and always text me after games to congratulating me, win or lose.

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Finding good movies to watch.

Music of choice:
Kanye West

What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
Football signed by Tom Brady

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Chipotle

Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz

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