Sto-Rox Athlete: Eric Wilson

School: Sto-Rox Sport: Football Position: Quarterback Class: Junior Claim To Fame: Wilson lead his team, Sto-Rox, in passing yards with 970 last season. He found a way to get his team to the playoffs last season with a 3-5 section record. In Eric's first two seasons at Sto-Rox, he has thrown for 1,606 yards and 15 touchdowns.

What are the expectations for Sto-Rox this upcoming football season?

"To win the WPIAL championship."

When did you start playing the game of football?

"My first year of youth football was 5 years ago."

Who is your favorite NFL player?

"Antonio Brown"

What's it like to play for Coach Laroi Johnson?

"It’s great; he was a true answer to our prayer. He loves hard and easy and cares about everyone of us."

What do you like most about representing your school, Sto-Rox, when you get on the football field?

"I love our history and tradition. It really means a lot to me when I put that Vikings helmet on."

You also play the game of basketball. Does basketball help your football skills in any way?

"It helps me to stay in shape all year round and it helps my short distance speed."

If you buy your lunch at school; what is your favorite meal the school cafeteria serves?

"Pork chops and mashed potatoes."

What is your favorite subject at school?

"Global Awareness"

If you had to choose one other WPIAL football player from another to school to come and play at Sto-Rox who would you choose?

"Avante Mckenzie (Aliquippa, Class Of 2019)"

What has football taught you about life?

"To keep your head down and grind for everything."

What is something that people would be surprised to know about you?

"I have only been playing Quarterback for 3 going on 4 years."