RAILER FOOTBALL
Salute to the Seniors
Part Three
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[October 18, 2023]
To recognize their contributions to LCHS football, Lincoln Daily
News is printing profiles of all 19 seniors involved with the Railer
football program this year. Today is the third installment in the
series highlighting all the senior players and managers who are part
of the team.
Thank you to all the seniors involved in the program for their
contributions this year. And thank you to the families of those
seniors for helping support their seniors throughout this historic
LCHS football season. Best of luck to all the seniors on their
future endeavors.
Ryan Lichtenwalter
Jersey No.: 71
Position: OL/DL
Parents:
Todd Lichtenwalter and Jennifer Lichtenwalter from Lincoln
Siblings:
Elliott, Aubrey, Claire
Future plans:
Perhaps attend college and play football or attend MTI
Other sports played at LCHS:
Track and field
Favorite musical artist/band:
Shinedown
Favorite TV show:
Breaking Bad
Favorite quote:
"Early to bed and early to rise makes a person healthy, wealthy, and
wise.” - Benjamin Franklin
Hobbies/interests:
Play games with my friends
Favorite pro football team:
Dallas Cowboys
Role model:
Tate Johnston
Non-family influential/supportive people:
Sammy Richards
Favorite memory of this football season:
Crossing Camp
Advice to underclassmen in football program:
Play hard
Comments from Coach Silkowski:
“I am very happy for Ryan. He has come a long way as a football
player and person during his time with us. I have enjoyed the
opportunity to get to know him.”
Trinton Miller
Jersey No.: 38
Position: RB/DB
Parents:
Tiffany Craig of Lincoln and Timothy Miller of Shirley
Siblings:
Tabitha Miller and Trevor Miller
Future plans:
Uncertain
Other sports played at LCHS:
Track
Favorite musical artist/band:
Eminem
Favorite movie:
Fast and Furious
Favorite quote:
“I live my life a quarter mile at a time.” - Fast and Furious
Hobbies/interests:
Play guitar, work on cars
Favorite pro football team:
Dallas Cowboys
Role model:
My uncle Harvey
Other influential/supportive people:
My mom's boyfriend Bryan
Favorite memory of this football season:
Getting my first interception
Advice to underclassmen in football program:
Even if you feel like quitting, finish the season out strong and
maybe by the end of the season you will change your mind.
Comments from Coach Silkowski:
“Trinton has been with us for three years. Trinton is really
reliable and gives us all he can every day.”
Ethyn Parn
Position: Manager
Parents:
David Parn, Kourtney Lee
Siblings:
Julian Lee, Jaxon Young
Future plans:
Become a history teacher
Favorite musical artist/band:
Blink 182
Favorite movie:
American Pie 2
Favorite TV show:
The Office
Favorite quote:
"Most people are slowed down by the perception of themselves. If
you’re taught you can’t do anything, you won’t do anything. I was
taught I can do everything.” - Kanye West
Hobbies/interests:
Driving with friends, listening to music, shoes
Favorite pro football team:
Chicago Bears
Role model:
My grandfather Charlie Lee
Favorite memory of this football season:
Getting tackled on the sidelines
Advice to underclassmen in football program:
Listen to Coach Silkowski
Comments from Coach Silkowski:
“Ethan played an important role for us as a manager. He did a great
job making sure we got good film for our players.”
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Alexis Rehmann
Position: Manager
Parents:
Tomika Rehamnn of Lincoln, Jim Rehmann of New Holland
Siblings:
Brentley Stewart of Mount Pulaski
Future plans:
Attend college to become an athletic trainer
Favorite musical artist/band:
Zach Bryan
Favorite movie:
Any Toy Story movie
Favorite TV show:
SWAT
Favorite quote:
“Find someone who grows flowers in the darkest parts of you.” - Zach
Bryan
Hobbies/interests:
Spending time with family and friends, playing with my dog
Favorite pro football team:
Cincinnati Bengals
Role model:
My parents
Favorite memory of this football season:
Winning on Senior Night
Advice to underclassmen in football program:
Show up and work hard.
Comments from Coach Silkowski:
“Alexis is a huge help at practice. She is always willing to help us
film practice sessions which has allowed us to make critical
corrections throughout the season to make us better.”
Darren Stevens
Jersey No.: 12
Position: QB/LB
Parents:
Jaime Williams and Duane Stevens
Siblings:
Dustin 28, Dylan 15, Desirae 21
Future plans:
Attend college and play football
Favorite musical artist/band:
Avenged Sevenfold
Favorite movie:
Rambo
Favorite TV show:
The Simpsons
Favorite quote:
“Life ain't about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can
GET hit and keep moving forward.”
Hobbies/interests:
Fish, hunt, being outside
Favorite pro football team:
Denver Broncos
Role model:
Payton Manning
Other influential/supportive people: Coach Bowlby, Great
Grandpa OJ
Favorite memory of this football season:
Getting our 5th win and having our first winning season since 1984
Advice to underclassmen in football program:
Work hard, stay disciplined, and give everything you can.
Comments from Coach Silkowski:
“Darren is such a mentally tough person. He has what it takes to be
a great quarterback and leader of a team.”
Evan Wachendorf
Jersey No.: 73
Position: OL/DL
Parents:
Vicky and Brian Wachendorf
Siblings:
Logan and Justin Wachendorf
Future plans:
Attend college and major in computer science
Other sports played at LCHS:
Track and wrestling
Favorite musical artist/band:
Taylor Swift
Favorite movie:
The Bad Guys
Favorite TV show:
Doctor Who
Favorite quote:
“Any day spent with you is my favorite day. So, today is my new
favorite day.” - Winnie the Pooh
Hobbies/interests:
Play video games, draw
Favorite pro football team:
Indianapolis Colts
Role model:
My dad
Favorite memory of this football season:
The Jacksonville game
Advice to underclassmen in football program:
Don’t play scared
Comments from Coach Silkowski:
“Evan is such a smart kid. He is easy to coach because of his
ability to pick up on things. He has built many strong relationships
with his teammates.”
[Loyd Kirby]
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