On Wednesday, May 29, 2019, five Quakertown seniors were recognized for committing to continue their football careers at the collegiate level. To view photos of the event, please visit the photo gallery by clicking on the following link: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/p179292119
“It’s been a privilege and honor the last four years to have each and every one of them wear the blue and white on Friday nights for us,” coach George Banas said. “Each one of the coaches feel like they’re an extension to the family, and that’s absolutely true. Each one of these (players) endured so many individual obstacles to get where they’re at. From some people not being able to run across the field without taking a break to others having loved ones in the hospital to others going through season-ending injuries and fighting back to make it to college to others coming back to us after leaving for a short period of time – every one of them has a story. We’re glad and honored to be part of that time in your life. The door is always open to come back whenever it’s needed. I just want to wish you the best of luck. You do have a burden on your shoulders. You’re numbers 31 through 35 that we’ve put through to college, and we don’t have one kid so far that hasn’t made it all four years. That burden is on you guys. I think you’ll do it. Let’s make sure that continues.”
Justin Bennett – Alvernia University (Football)
Major: Criminal Justice
Final list of colleges: Alvernia, Penn State, Lehigh, Bloomsburg
Reasons for choosing Bloomsburg: “Great location, small campus, small classes.”
What was the progression that led you to competing in football at the collegiate level? “I started playing when I was nine and then started the recruiting process during senior year.”
About Justin:
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite movie/TV show: 13 Hours/Brooklyn 99
Favorite music: Rap and Country
Brad Bryan – Lebanon Valley College (Football)
Major: Actuarial Science
Final list of colleges: Lebanon Valley, Drexel, Ursinus
Reasons for choosing Lebanon Valley: “Great location, coaches created personal relationships.”
What was the progression that led you to competing in football at the collegiate level? “I played football since QMFA. The recruiting started in junior year.”
About Brad:
Favorite food: Wings
Favorite movie: The Dark Knight
Favorite music: Country
Will Chenoweth – Ursinus College (Football)
Major: Sports Marketing
Final list of colleges: Moravian, Temple
Reasons for choosing Moravian: “Great campus, location and overall academics. Also, they offered a package I couldn’t refuse.”
What was the progression that led you to competing in football at the collegiate level? “I started thinking about playing college football when I was a young kid and always had aspirations of playing in college. The recruiting process began last year in the spring/summer.”
About Will:
Favorite food: Chicken Pesto
Favorite movie: American Sniper
Favorite music: Hip Hop/Rap
Riley Davis – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Football)
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Reasons for choosing Rensselaer: “It’s a good engineering school and has a great football program.”
What was the progression that led you to competing in football at the collegiate level? “Playing through middle school and high school and starting talking to coaches junior year.”
About Riley:
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite movie: Breaking Bad
Favorite music: Country
Ashton Herd – Ithaca College (Football)
Major: Physical Therapy
Final list of colleges: Ithaca, Millersville
Reasons for choosing Ithaca: “Accelerated physical therapy program and a great team culture/atmosphere.”
What was the progression that led you to competing in football at the collegiate level? “I’ve always wanted to play football in college. I started traveling to camps in the offseason of my junior and senior years.”
About Ashton:
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite movie: Christmas Vacation
Favorite music: Hip-Hop/Rap
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