Senior football player Nate Hankins transferred to Leominster for his junior year and has been making an impact ever since he traded in his Red Raider helmet for Blue Devil one.
“Nate Hankins arrived at LHS last year and has done a tremendous job becoming an important contributor to our football team,” LHS football coach Devin Gates said.
Nate had a standout junior year playing on the defensive line for the Blue Devils. This year, he is starting on both sides of the ball and excelling.
“Nate's athleticism allows him to be a dynamic player on the defensive line and his veteran presence on the offensive line is a stabilizing force with some new and young faces working to become better,” Gates said.
“Nate is a leader and positive member of our school community,” Gates added. “We are lucky to have him in Blue.”
Nate started playing football in second grade and has enjoyed playing the sport ever since.
“You can clear all the distractions and focus on just football,” Nate said.
As for being a Blue Devil, Nate said he has enjoyed his Twin City transfer.
“All our teammates got each other's backs and we’re more like brothers than a team,” Nate said
As for what he’s taken away from Gates and his new coaches, Nate said it’s all about perspective.
“I’ve learned to touch on the big things and things that mean most to me and don’t fill up all my time with the small things in life,” Nate said.
After graduation, Nate hopes to play college football at the Division 2 level or higher and study physical therapy or HVAC.
At LHS, Nate is part of the Chess Club and Best Buddies. His favorite class is Honors Environmental Science with Ms. Montaruli.
Outside of school, Nate works at the YMCA, plays basketball and enjoys video games.
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