2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting To Know Bellwood Antis RB/LB Alex McCartney
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Baron Dionis | August 12, 2025
Alex McCartney
Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils
Class of 2027
Positions: RB/LB
Jersey #34
HT/WT: 6’1/208 lb
Other Sports: Baseball
1,162 Rushing Yards, 12 Rushing Touchdowns, 4 Tackles For Loss, 2 Sacks (2023 Season)
Bellwood Head Coach Nick Lovrich said, “1100 yard rusher and LHAC East All star as a freshmen, tore ACL in July and missed his entire sophomore season. Alex has worked extremely hard to get back for this season. He is bigger, stronger, and faster to make up for the time he lost. We are very excited to get him back.”
Lets Get To Know Alex
Why do you play football?
I love the competition
What is your favorite part about football?
It’s the ultimate team sport
What is your favorite play to run?
Toss
What is your favorite football memory?
Rushing for 197 yards against BG as a freshman
What was last year’s season like for you?
Very challenging because of my injury
Who is the best player you have ever competed against?
Kaden Weyandt from BG
Which team is your biggest rival and gets you the most excited when playing them?
BG
What are your goals for this upcoming season?
Just get back on the field with my team and go far with them
What’s your favorite pre-game meal?
Raising Canes
Is there a professional player you model your game after? If yes, who?
Adrian Peterson offensively and defensively Roquan Smith
What is your favorite professional sports team?
The Chicago Bears
What is your favorite field to play at?
Memorial Stadium, Bellwood, PA
What is your favorite all-time game you’ve played in?
BG freshman year
Who has been the most influential person on your athletic career?
My dad on my overall career and this last year Zach Haulman because he helped me return from my injury
What is another sport you wish you could play, but can’t?
Basketball
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Going 2-8 in the 2023 season
What are your plans after high school?
I hope to play football at the next level and continue my education
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