Featured Athlete: Trent Robinson

Christian Giordano, Staff Writer, LNN Reporter • October 23, 2020

Senior Trent Robinson started playing football in kindergarten and is now a left tackle on the varsity team.

Trent Robinson is a senior, and he is a starting left tackle on the varsity football team. Robinson got an offer from Eastern Kentucky University on Oct.1, to play football.

Pre Game:

Favorite color: Red

Favorite fast food: Canes

Pre-game song: “Bad Company” by Five Finger Death Punch

Post-game song: “Same Thing” by The Kid Laroi

Pre-game ritual: Pray

Favorite pro team: Dallas Cowboys

Favorite college team: Florida Gators

Post Game:

The Red Ledger: When did you first start playing football? Why?

Trent Robinson: I started playing football in kindergarten because I fell in love with the game when I touched a football.

TRL: What was your reaction when you saw the offer from Eastern Kentucky?

Senior Trent Robinson’s favorite college football team is the Florida Gators. On Oct. 1, Robinson received an offer to play football for Eastern Kentucky University. (Katie Dolberry)

TR: I just thought that all my hard work and dedication paid off.

TRL: Do you think you will choose to commit to Eastern Kentucky University? Why?

TR: I think time will tell. I would like to keep my options open.

TRL: How have you been preparing to play college football?

TR: I’ve been working hard on my grades, doing countless hours of film studying, lifting weights and running everyday.

TRL: Who has been your role model in your journey to playing college football? Why?

TR: My father because he’s pushed me to be where I’m at today, and he played quarterback in college.

TRL: What is your favorite part about football? Why?

TR: My favorite part of football is winning because it shows that all the hard work pays off after a hard fought victory.

TRL: Describe your best memory playing football.

TR: My favorite memory was getting revenge, and beating Frisco Reedy my junior year with 1 minute left.

TRL: What advice would you give to someone that also wants to play college football?

TR: The sky’s the limit. It’s a grind, but if you put your mind to it, and put the work in, it’s achievable.

About the Contributors

Christian Giordano, LJP Staff, LIVE! Crew (Technical Director)

Sophomore Christian Giordano returns for his second year as the Technical Director for LJP LIVE! crew as well as the Producer/Writer for Leopard Re-Cap. Christian loves to spend as much time as he can at ice rinks and is very passionate about ice hockey. After winning a hockey state championship in Illinois while he was living in Chicago, Giordano moved to Lucas and won a state championship with Lovejoy. This season, Giordano will play hockey on the varsity team as the starting goaltender. Besides playing hockey, Giordano loves writing and hanging out with his friends. If you can’t find him at the rink, you can probably find him spending time with his two cats. Giordano is excited to continue to pursue his passion for journalism this year.

Katie Dolberry, Section Editor

Heading into her second year on staff, senior Katie Dolberry is excited to take on the role of sports editor and photographer. She would like to pursue journalism as a sports broadcaster. Outside of the newsroom, Katie puts her height and long wingspan to use by playing post in basketball and first base in softball; she is also a part of PALS. More often than not, Katie can be found talking to her Sky Ranch friends or talking about camp in general. If you were to drive past her, you would likely hear her jamming to lots of country music. Katie is also a chapstick addict and has some in her pocket 24/7. Her favorite flavor is candy cane. More things Katie loves include chocolate, bucket hats, throwing the football, Bible journaling, picnics with friends and the sky. Katie cannot wait to see what her second year on staff has to offer.