KEVIN NARRO | Staff Writer
HARLINGEN — Like the Galvan brothers Dalton and Hayden Mann are another set of brothers on the Harlingen Cardinal Football team.
This year, the Mann brothers will take the field for their first Battle of the Arroyo together on the varsity. Dalton is a senior at wide receiver and Hayden is a sophomore along the offensive line.
The Valley Morning Star had a chance to catch up with the Mann boys before the big game.
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Q: Being a part of the Battle of the Arroyo, how special is it to be a part of such a storied rivalry?
Dalton: This game is huge because ever since I can remember I have watched the guys play in this storied rivalry and now being a part of it is a privilege.
Q: Playing a long side your brother what is that like for you?
Dalton: It’s just really cool playing alongside my brother I have always just gone and watched him play and saw how hard he hits; it gets me pumped. And now that we’re both playing together, it’s a whole different experience to see him in the same jersey as me.
Q: Tell us something the fans probably don’t know about you?
Dalton : What fans don’t know about me is that I ride MX (motorcross) and I am waiting for football season to come to an end and race my dirt bike.
Q: If you could compare yourself to any animal what would it be and why?
Dalton: I would be a Tasmanian devil because I am fierce on the field and like picking fights.
Q: If you could go back in time where and when would you go?
Dalton: If I could go back in time it would be to Europe because I didn’t really pay attention to the experience we had.
Hayden
Q: What is the best part of being a part of the Battle of the Arroyo?
Hayden: It’s an honor and a privilege to compete in such a historic event, along side my brother and teammates. I have watched this event since I was a kid in the stands waiting for my turn; now that it’s here we are ready to bring it home for the Cards.
Q: You wear the number 78. Any reason behind that number?
Hayden: It is a historic number that represents high expectations on the offensive line. I plan to honor and represent the privilege of wearing “78”.
Q: What is your go-to order at Whataburger?
Hayden: A number five, double-meat ,no tomatoes with a large lemonade and fries.
Q: How much do you and your brother talk and study football?
Hayden: We talk about football all the time; whenever we are around each other. Generally about who would win in a one-on-one.
Q: If you could pick any super power what would it be?
Hayden: Super Strength.