Juniors Chernoh St. Paul and Evan Rapoport are both a part of the unstoppable Wayne Hills Football team this year. The team’s 8-2 record has exceeded expectations, and all the players’ hard work has truly paid off. We asked both of them 10 questions about their years playing football and the success of the Patriots.
Q: When did you start playing football?
Evan: I started playing football in 4th grade
Chernoh: I started playing football freshman year at Hills
Evan: I started playing football in 4th grade
Chernoh: I started playing football freshman year at Hills
Q: What position do you play, and why do you like playing your position?
Evan: I play running back and safety/linebacker. I like playing my position because I can help my team succeed, and I like to be able to make plays when I get the ball
Chernoh: I play wide receiver. I like playing this position because I get to run around, catch the ball, and score for my team
Evan: I play running back and safety/linebacker. I like playing my position because I can help my team succeed, and I like to be able to make plays when I get the ball
Chernoh: I play wide receiver. I like playing this position because I get to run around, catch the ball, and score for my team
Q: What was your favorite game of the season?
Evan: My favorite game of the season was Passaic Valley because last year, they beat us, and we were able to get revenge, winning 35-13
Chernoh: My favorite game of the season was West Essex because we battled adversity and won the game.
Evan: My favorite game of the season was Passaic Valley because last year, they beat us, and we were able to get revenge, winning 35-13
Chernoh: My favorite game of the season was West Essex because we battled adversity and won the game.
Q: How does practice go for you guys to prepare for games?
Evan: Practice prepares us for games as we watch films and learn everything we need to be successful and prepared. We work on assignments for the week and just overall skills.
Chernoh: Practice is very precise to get us ready for the games. We do drills and practice what we need to work on for the upcoming game.
Evan: Practice prepares us for games as we watch films and learn everything we need to be successful and prepared. We work on assignments for the week and just overall skills.
Chernoh: Practice is very precise to get us ready for the games. We do drills and practice what we need to work on for the upcoming game.
Q: Who is your favorite NFL player?
Evan: My favorite NFL player is Derrick Henry because he has been a great running back for a while.
Chernoh: My favorite NFL player is Stefon Diggs because he always finds ways to make big plays, and I look up to his skill on the field.
Evan: My favorite NFL player is Derrick Henry because he has been a great running back for a while.
Chernoh: My favorite NFL player is Stefon Diggs because he always finds ways to make big plays, and I look up to his skill on the field.
Q: What are your goals for the season?
Evan & Chernoh: My goal for this season is to win a state championship with my team.
Evan & Chernoh: My goal for this season is to win a state championship with my team.
Q: Do you participate in any other sports?
Evan: I play basketball and baseball.
Chernoh: I play basketball during the winter.
Chernoh: I play basketball during the winter.
Q: What do you do to prepare yourselves before games?
Evan: I eat, relax, and listen to music to lock in for the game.
Chernoh: I listen to calm music to get myself ready for games.
Evan: I eat, relax, and listen to music to lock in for the game.
Chernoh: I listen to calm music to get myself ready for games.
Q: What are your thoughts during the game and on the sideline?
Evan & Chernoh: During the game, I am thinking about assignments on every play, and I am thinking about succeeding on every play.
Evan & Chernoh: During the game, I am thinking about assignments on every play, and I am thinking about succeeding on every play.
Q: What advice would you give to someone new to the sport?
Evan: Have fun, and work hard because it’s worth it.
Chernoh: Do every rep 100% because it pays off in the future.
Evan: Have fun, and work hard because it’s worth it.
Chernoh: Do every rep 100% because it pays off in the future.
