KEVIN NARRO | Staff Writer
SAN BENITO — Week 7 is here and that means it is time for arguably the biggest rivalry in the Rio Grande Valley. San Benito will host Harlingen Friday at 7:30.
Senior outside linebacker Daniel Garcia will be a part of his second Battle. Garcia is a two-year varsity athlete and while he does not have any family members who have played in the game, Garcia is fully ready to take on the Cardinals.
The Valley Morning Star had a chance to catch up with Garcia.
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Q: If you could describe the Battle of the Arroyo in three words, what would they be?
GARCIA: Physical, Intense and Fun.
Q: How special is it to be a part of the Battle of the Arroyo?
GARCIA: It is very special because this rivalry has been going on for a very long time.
Q: What is the best part of being a part of the rivalry?
GARCIA: I do not have any family that played in the rivalry. It is just me and I play for my team when I take the field.
Q: What is your favorite pre game meal?
GARCIA: It has to be the pasta from Dominos.
Q: Who is your favorite athlete?
GARCIA: It would be Tyrann Mathieu from the Houston Texans. I wear the number 32 because of him and he is such a great overall player.
Q: What made you want to play football?
GARCIA: I just love this sport. I also do powerlifting but I love playing football.
Q: If you could pick a super power, what would it be?
GARCIA: I would want to teleport so I can be anywhere and be on time.
Q: What is your dream ticket?
GARCIA: Really it would be to travel anywhere in the world.
Q: What is your favorite TV Show?
GARCIA: It would have to be The Office.
Q: If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be?
GARCIA: Abraham Lincoln. That would be a fun discussion to have with one of our presidents.