Jesse Urbina
School: Trinity Christian Academy
Sport: Football
Grade: 12 in 2017-18
Age: 17
Parents: Jesse Urbina, Maria Delgado
What is your main position, and what other positions do you play?
Main: Left tackle
Others: Defensive line
Describe the 2014-16 Trinity seasons (3A state champions each year).
All three seasons were like roller coasters: many ups and downs. My favorite season was in 2015 because the team fired from all cylinders from the beginning of the season because of all our hard work through the summer and preseason practices. We went undefeated and won the state championship. It was my second and the team’s third in a row.
The 2016 season was my next favorite season because we overcame adversity throughout the season and still won the state championship. In the first play of the 2016 championship game, we faced adversity again when Chaminade-Madonna scored an 80-yard touchdown to start the game. We had to overcome it once again, and by the end of the game, we came out on top. It was my third and Trinity’s fourth championship in a row.
When did you start playing football?
I began playing Pop Warner football when I was 5 years old.
Why do you attend Trinity, and in what grade did you begin?
I attend Trinity because it’s a great atmosphere for me to get my education and they have great academics. I came in as a freshman.
Where else have you played football?
I played football for Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, and we won the 2013 middle school championship.
What other sports do you play?
I play only football.
Describe your academic success and personal fulfillment at Trinity.
I have made myself into a good student throughout my years at Trinity, and I desire to become closer to God.
Where do you plan to play college football?
I have not made the final decision yet about playing college football.
What college teams have shown interest in you?
I have not spoken with anyone from a college program yet, but that could change in my senior year.
Do you have any siblings who play sports?
I have a sister, but she does not play a sport.
How much have your parents helped you in your football pursuit?
I strongly believe that if it wasn’t for my parents, I would not be where I am today. They have both sacrificed a lot to put me at Trinity so I can me make academic, athletic, and spiritual progress.
Whom else would you like to thank for your success?
I would like to thank God because without Him, none of this would have been possible. I would also like to thank my sister because she has also played a huge part in getting me where I am today.
Written by: Raymond Bureau
Photography by: Raymond Bureau
