Hinckley Ropati: Growing From Adversity

Hinckley Ropati: Growing From Adversity

Deep Blue - Season 3, Episode 2

  • Sep 3, 2024 6:00 am
  • 40:57 mins
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After the sudden passing of his mother, Hinckley Ropati was faced with choosing where to play football after competing at Cerritos College. How did his mom's legacy help convince him to become a Cougar after the team had previously rejected him for being too short? In this episode, he discusses what his mother's life means to his family, what he's done to make her proud, and how he uses his faith to help deal with tragedy. He also talks about how he has climbed the depth charts through his trust in God, his coaches, and himself.