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Player Spotlight: Anthony Rivera

Anthony Rivera

Chapin High School

El Paso, Texas

Position: WR / FS / ATH

Height: 6’0”

Weight: 180lbs

Number: 15

2021 Stats:

18 Receiving TDs, 

1,154 Receiving Yds

59 Receptions

96.5 Yds per game

19.6 Yds per catch

2 Pick Sixes

7 INTS

72 Tackles 

2 forced fumbles

122 total points 

1. What was the highlight of your 2021 football season?

Winning BI-District and District with my brothers.

2. What was the biggest challenge you or your team had to overcome this season?

Going 1-2 in the beginning of the season.

3. If you could give advice to an incoming freshmen football player, what would it be?

Do what the coaches and the teams want you to do. I was a freshman quarterback and converted to starting Wide Receiver the next year. Keep working hard, and put in the time and effort it shows. 

4. If you could be a Super Hero, which one would you pick and why?

If I could be a superhero I would want to be Superman. Super strength and flying would be so fun. 

5. If you had to go to an island and only bring 3 things, what would you bring?

If I had to go to an island I would bring my dog, a weight set, and a lifetime supply of pizza.

 6. If not in the NFL winning the Super Bowl MVP, where do you see yourself in 10 years?

If not in the NFL winning the Super Bowl MVP I see myself helping others as a Physical Therapist. I want to major in Physiotherapy.

7. What is your go-to pre-game pump-up song? 

My go-to-pre-game song is “ In the Air Tonight “ by Phil Collins

8. What is your favorite football or sports movie?

My favorite sports movie is Rudy, he never gave up on his dream and I’m never going to either. 

9. Name a teammate that:

  • Improved the most this year: Zach Ortega
  • Is most likely to become President: Hunter Standerfer
  • Has the best Tik Toks: Maurice Jenkins
  • Is most likely to become a high school football coach: Matthew Granillo

10.  Why do you love football? 

I love football because it’s an escape from reality and it’s the best sport in the whole world. It’s a way of life in my family. We all play football. 

 

Connected with him on Twitter: @AnthonyRivera_R

or visit his Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13174852/619dc86b47979609647fd1ab

 

Cover Image Photo by Veronica Reynolds Garcia, provided by Anthony Rivera

 

 

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