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Athlete of fhe Week: Mateo Espinosa

Espinosa led his team to put vegence on Howell in a rivalry game.
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Stella Nguyen, Reporter | October 20, 2025

Name: Mateo Espinosa

Sport: JV and Varsity Football

Grade: 10th

Star Stats: 4 touchdowns, 188 yds receiving, 262 yds rushing

Mateo Espinosa (23) waits for the snap of the ball in a JV game against Zumwalt North (Stella Nguyen)

Why did you start this sport: I started when I was 5 because my brother played and I’ve played ever since.

Pre-game ritual?: I usually eat pasta on game days and listen to music.

Best memory ever from the sport: Our eighth grade team won our districts.

Proudest moment in the sport: Our first game this year against Festus. My grandpa was in town and I had a good game. 

Biggest motivation: Making myself happy with the way I play. 

Are you planning to do this sport in the future/college: Hopefully, that’s the plan. 

How do you stay focused when you’re under pressure: Just staying calm is the main thing and just don’t overthink it and go out there and have fun. 

What advice would you give to someone starting this sport: Obviously it’s hard but you just gotta stay with it. It’s ups and downs but if you keep trying the wins will come. 

What is the most rewarding part about being an athlete in your sport: When we win a big game like when we finally beat Francis Howell. 

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Stella Nguyen
Stella Nguyen, Reporter
Stella Nguyen is a freshman and this is her first year of Publications at Liberty. She was in Student Council for her last two years of middle school and is CPR certified. She plays travel flag football and wants to work in sports media and managing. You might see her capturing athletes on the field, interviewing and getting media from them. She is looking forward to these next four years of her life in and out of school. 
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