John Pinkston, Scott City
Position: Offensive lineman
Year: Senior
Plans for next year: I'm going to college and I will study landscaping
Favorite moment this season: The East Prairie game when I broke the school record for sacks
Pregame ritual: Listening to music
Typical pre-game meal: Eating mom's great food
Funniest moment this season: When Jaris Hye got a touchdown
Your best game: Malden, when I had the game-winning sack
Song that pumps you up before games: "Disturbed" by Down with the Sickness
What do you like to do after a win: Hanging out with teammates
Biggest superstition: Going to a friend's house and talking about what we have to do to win tonight
Your nickname, and when and how did you get it: Taco, Taco John's. My junior year, coach gave it to me
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