2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting To Know Portage QB/S Easton Slanoc
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Baron Dionis | August 13, 2025
Easton Slanoc
Portage Mustangs
Class of 2026
Position: QB/S
Jersey # 3
HT/WT: 5’10/180 lb
Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball
606 Passing Yards, 7 Passing Touchdowns, 3 Interceptions (Defense), 62 tackles (2024 Season)
Portage Head Coach Marty Slanoc said, “Been a starter since his freshman year and and has continually showed up and worked hard. We will be counting on him not only as a playmaker but also a leader. will be a four year starter at safety and three year starter at QB led the team in tackles, interceptions, and passing yards last season. broke his wrist in week 5 and had to primarily play defense the rest of the season wearing a club.”
Lets Get To Know Easton
Why do you play football?
I play football for the love of the game
What is your favorite part about football?
My favorite part is the atmosphere
What is your favorite play to run?
My favorite play is waggle
What is your favorite football memory?
Favorite memory is my pick six against homer center
What was last year’s season like for you?
Last year was a bit of a struggle due to my hand injury
Who is the best player you have ever competed against?
Best player I ever competed against was Ty Dumm (Northern Cambria)
Which team is your biggest rival and gets you the most excited when playing them?
I think Northern Cambria is our biggest rival and the most exciting part is the battle between us
What are your goals for this upcoming season?
Goals for the upcoming season are to go positive and stay healthy
What’s your favorite pre-game meal?
Favorite pregame meal is a cheeseburger
Is there a professional player you model your game after? If yes, who?
A player I base my game off of is Ben Roethlisberger
What is your favorite professional sports team?
Favorite team is the Steelers
What is your favorite field to play at?
Favorite field to play is our home stadium
What is your favorite all-time game you’ve played in?
Favorite all time game is home against northern cambria my freshman year
Who has been the most influential person on your athletic career?
Most influential person is my dad
What is another sport you wish you could play, but can’t?
I wish I could play golf but can’t because of football
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Most embarrassing moment was turning the wrong way on a run up the middle
What are your plans after high school?
I want to play college baseball after high school
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