Reyna fills running back role for Rio Hondo

By KEVIN NARRO | Staff Writer

RIO HONDO — Sophomore running back Ethan Reyna has filled in at the running back position for the Rio Hondo Bobcats.

Rio Hondo is 3-2 on the year and will face its toughest test to date in rival La Feria this Friday in Rio Hondo. The Valley Morning Star had a chance to catch up with the young running back.

Q: How is your sophomore year going so far?

Reyna: Right now we are still getting used to things at the varsity level, but we are getting better each week.

Q: What was it like the night before your first varsity game and the day of your first game?

Reyna: The night before, I talked with my dad and we went over things. I was nervous for sure, and on gameday I was just ready and it hit me that I was on the varsity when the national anthem played.

Q: What is your favorite pregame meal?

Reyna: It has to be my dad’s pasta.

Q: Who is your favorite NFL player?

Reyna: Cleveland’s running back Nick Chubb.

Q: What are your hobbies outside of football?

Reyna: I like to come work out and stay in shape.

Q: Who is your favorite Stranger Things character?

Reyna: I don’t have one. I didn’t watch Stranger Things.

Q: You are filling in for Danny Vasquez, who played running back before you. What is that like, is there any added pressure?

Reyna: Yes, there is pressure, but I like that I’m the guy filling in for him. He was great and I do have big shoes to fill.

Q: Who is your favorite Avenger?

Reyna: Mine has to be The Hulk.

Q: If you could play any other sport, what would it be?

Reyna: It would be golf. My dad is a big golf guy.

Q: What is your dream ticket?

Reyna: I would love to go to a Super Bowl.

Q: Is there a reason behind the No. 1?

Reyna: It has always been my number ever since I was a kid growing up.