BY's 2019 Week 4 WPIAL Football Player Of The Week: Owen Petrisek (Bentworth)

Owen Petrisek stands in the gymnasium of Bentworth High School.

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Description

Name: Owen Petrisek

School: Bentworth

Sport: Football

Position: Wide Receiver, Safety, Running Back, Linebacker

Class: 2021

Claim to Fame: Petrisek scored a total of 3 touchdowns against Mapletown in Week 4. Petrisek's third touchdown of the game was a game winning 25-yard rushing touchdown that helped Bentworth beat Mapletown 47-42. This was the first win of the season for Bentworth.

Questions & Answers

How did it feel to score the game winning touchdown against Mapletown?

Owen Petrisek: "It felt amazing to be able to do that. I love helping my team win."

With your game winning touchdown against Mapletown, that helped your team win their first game of the season. What is the next step for your team after that big win?

OP: "Our next step is to keep winning and working hard every week. We just want to keep getting better."

What is something that you think your team needs to improve on as the second half of the season approaches?

OP: "We need to keep building on the good things and work on eliminating the mistakes that we make."

Your team is back at home in Week 5 to take on Monessen. They have the same section record as you guys. What does your team have to do to beat them?

OP: "We have to stay disciplined, execute the game plan, and do what the coach tell us to do to be successful."

When it comes to sports, which school do you think Bentworth has the biggest rivalry against?

OP: "California Area High School."

Excluding Bentworth, which WPIAL school do you think has the nicest football stadium?

OP: "California Area High School."

Who is one of you favorite teachers at Bentworth?

OP: "Mr.Hildreth"

Where is your go to place to eat?

OP: "Tradesmen's Inn"

Tell me something that people would be surprised to know about you.

OP: "I’m a hardworking person and I give my all in everything."

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