La Serna’s Jordan Bonilla shown here at the Charter Oak Tournament last May.
By George Hernandez
(Whittier) – I sat down and talked with La Serna athlete Jordan Bonilla who came into the program as a quarterback and now plays all over the field for the Lancers. He is an all-leaguer in the Del Rio League and an all CIF running back and defensive back.
Bonilla was a part of the 2023 state championship run for La Serna and was the leading rusher and had 85 tackles and two interceptions as a junior this past season.
Q: What’s up kid, how’s it going?
A: Going good right now – just focusing on school and football.
Q: How does it feel to be recognized as one of the top returning players in the area?
A: It feels great just knowing that my hard work is paying off.
Q: Your brother Anthony was a dude at El Rancho. Why did you choose La Serna?
A: I chose La Serna because of the environment and the brotherhood they have. I also wanted to have my own legacy and make a name for myself.
Q: Who do you model your game after?
A: I model my game after my cousin Angel Diaz. I always went to his high school games and watched him play when I was young.
Q: How would your teammates and coaches describe you?
A: My teammates would describe me as a hard worker and someone who puts the team first.
Q: You’ve went from QB to playing all over the field. How difficult was that?
A: I have been playing all over the field since I was young and the coaches helped me also.
Q: What is the biggest lesson you have learned from football so far?
A: The biggest lesson I have learned from football is discipline and taking accountability. Also how to overcome adversity.
Q: How do you handle the pressure of playing in high-stakes games?
A: I usually pray before games which helps me calm down. I also watch film and break down what the team’s favorite concepts are.
Q: I know you’re only a junior but what are your goals for after high school? Do you want to keep playing?
A: I want to keep on playing football. Hopefully playing division 1 football and graduate at that program.
Q: Anything else you would like to say or want us to know?
A: Look out for Etoagwara Onyenegecha and Xavier Nunez. We lost them last year due to injury but they will have a great impact this season.
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