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BRAYLON WAGNER – SOPHOMORE – REDBANK VALLEY
Sports Played: Football, basketball, baseball
Parents Names: Tom and Lara Wagner
Siblings: Zach Wagner (Brother) He was an offensive lineman in Texas. Kobe Wagner (Brother) He played soccer also in Texas. Cam Wagner (Brother) He played QB in football, PF in basketball, discus, shot put, and 4×100 in track & field, and he also pitched and
was a utility guy for baseball. Westin Wagner (Brother) He plays basketball, football, baseball, and he used to play soccer. Savannah Wagner (Sister) She plays volleyball and is a cheerleader. Melaina Wagner (Sister) Doesn’t play sports yet.
Social Media Handles: SnapChat – bwags2420; Instagram – braylon20077; Tiktok – braylonw2; Facebook – Braylon Wagner
2022-23 Highlights: In baseball I batted .382, was first team all-conference as a designated hitter, and was an honorable mention utility player for the TCW-CE all-star team. In basketball I was named a starter game one as a freshman. In football I started 4 games and had 804 passing yards on 8 touchdown passes and 1 rushing touchdown.
College Athletics plan if applicable: Since I was 7 years old, I have been saying that I’d like to play baseball or football at the University of Pittsburgh and become a physical therapist.
Q&A
Q: How did you get involved in playing sports?
A: I started playing sports at the age of 3 in the youth soccer program at Redbank Valley. I was later put into t-ball at 4 and then three years later I was put on a travel team and played for seven years. I then put my hand into basketball at 6-years old in the YMCA program. I later started football at 7 and haven’t looked back since.
Q: What is the most enjoyable thing you have ever had happen to you on an athletic field?
A: The most enjoyable moment in my athletic career happened this past year. In week 10 of the football season we played Central Clarion and I threw for five touchdowns, and got the win with a score of 47-38.
Q: If you could go to any event (it doesn’t have to be a sporting event) in the world, what would it be and why? *
A: I would love to watch Tom Brady win a Super Bowl and meet him afterwards because he was the best quarterback to ever play.
Q: What teacher has had the most impact on you in school? Why?
A: I would have to say Mr. Carrier. In class he always tried to connect a little bit of sports into the lessons and he is a good baseball coach on top of being a great teacher and man.
Q: Do you have any superstitions in any of the sports you play?
A: For every football game I have played in my high school career I have always had a dollar that I put on the side of my compression pants for good luck.
Q: You have one day where you can do anything your heart desires. Cost is not a factor. What would it be?
A: The first thing I would do is donate tons of money towards a cure for cancer. Then the second thing would definitely be on the lines of putting my parents into retirement because they have done so much for me in my life.
Q: If you could go back in time, where would you go and why?
A: If I could go back in time I would love to go and meet my grandpa that passed away before I was born. He was my mom’s dad and she has told me only good things about him.
Q: Is there anything you wish we would have asked you? If so, what is the question/answer?
A: No, there probably isn’t another question but I definitely wouldn’t be where I’m at today without my family and forever pals.
