Radnor’s Sam DiLella is Main Line Boys Athlete of the Week

The senior quarterback got the Red Raiders off to a 2-0 start, completing 11 of 13 passes for 285 yards and four touchdowns in the first half against Harriton. In the season opener, he threw a couple of touchdown passes to beat Chichester 24-17 – a 49-yarder to Jahmir Dixon and a 17-yard TD reception by Cameron Williams. A fine all-around athlete, DiLella also plays varsity baseball for Radnor.

Q: What do you think was the key to your performance in the Raiders’ first two games?

A: Really just settling into the pocket and trusting my blocking and my receivers down the field.

Q: You first started playing quarterback as a sophomore. How do you see your leadership role as the quarterback?

A: If I keep my head up, my brothers out there will get behind me and stay in the game no matter the situation.

Q: Tell us a little about your off-season training. What aspect of your quarterback play did you work on the most during the off-season?

A: I mostly worked on my footwork and how to escape the pocket.

Fun facts – Sam DiLella

Favorite TV show: QB1: Beyond The Lights.

Favorite movie: Jaws.

Favorite athlete: Nick Foles.

Favorite pre-game pump-up song: First Day Out by Tee Grizzley.

Favorite team: University of Wisconsin Badgers.

Favorite place to visit: Lake George, N.Y.

Favorite pre-game meal: Half of a Tredici sandwich.

Person I most admire: “My dad just always being there for me and supporting me on everything I do.”

(To be selected as Main Line Boys Athlete of the Week, a student-athlete must first be nominated by his coach.)