Student Athlete Spotlight
RECE HOPFENSPERGER
Brookfield Central High School
Football, Track & Trap Shooting
GETTING TO KNOW RECE HOPFENSPERGER:
Favorite Athlete or Sports Figure: I am inspired by Tim Tebow’s humility, leadership, and service to his community. He’s taken his athletic talent and fame to invest in communities and others around him.
Favorite Quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
Favorite Way to Spend Free time: I love lifting, training, and being outdoors, anything that keeps me active.
Sports Highlight: One of my favorite highlights was during my junior year when we beat Brookfield East in a really close football game. It came down to the very last play when a sophomore teammate made an incredible catch in the end zone to win the game. It was such an intense and exciting moment, and celebrating together afterward was unforgettable because it showed how close our team had become.
Recognitions & Activities: 4.280 GPA, Academic All-Conference, Varsity Football Team Captain; Two way starter; Tight End/Safety (3 years); ranked top Division 1 returner for 2026 season, First and Second Team All-Conference Tight End, All-Region Tight End, First-Team All-Conference Trap Shooting (2024),Team Captain Varsity Track; School Record Holder (4x200m Relay, 300m Hurdles); State Qualifier & 3rd Place in multiple events (2026); Hope Squad, National Board of Fellow Christian Athletes, Student Ambassador for Young Missions (Kenya in 2025 & Ecuador in 2024), Board Member of BC Fire (mentored underclassmen and supported school culture initiatives).
Fun Fact: I floss every night.
Next Plans: I plan to attend a four-year university where I can pursue a pre-med program. My biggest goal is to become a physician and use my education to serve people in parts of the world where access to healthcare is limited. I want to combine medicine, service, and leadership to make a difference beyond my own community. If the opportunity is the right fit, I also hope to continue competing in athletics at the collegiate level while pursuing these goals.