What have you and your team been doing as of late to get ready for the fall?
“As a team, we have been [doing] strength and conditioning 4 days a week. Individually on our own, a handful of us have been going to the park a couple times a week to throw routes and build chemistry. I also rented an indoor facility called “take the field” in Warren Ohio when the weather was bad, so we can throw and run routes to stay fresh in the off season. Also I have been going to QB trainer Jim Ballard on Sundays, and bringing my receivers that are able to go as well.”

What do you feel you have improved on the most since football ended?
“Since football has ended, I believe my overall strength, mainly my arm strength and accuracy has improved the most. I’m growing into my tall body more every day.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel our team will do much better this season than last. Our team has been working hard and staying motivated this off-season. We have some great senior leaders stepping up, and I’m more comfortable in my leadership role as the quarterback, after having the experience of starting as a sophomore.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe Canfield will be the toughest team we face this year. They always come ready to play.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Our team is scheduled to face a lot of tough individual players this year. It is hard to name them all. But the individual players that jump out at me the most are Dru DeShields from West Branch, and Broc Lowry of Canfield. If I had to choose one, no disrespect to the other, I’d have to say Broc Lowry will be the toughest individual our team will face.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I definitely want to play sports in college. Football is definitely my favorite sport, and I will do everything in my power to make that happen. All I want is the chance to compete for a position to play football at the next level. In addition to playing football, I also would consider playing basketball, and running track if it would help my college team win or do better.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Unfortunately I have not been too actively recruited yet. I’ve gotten several colleges to show interest in me on recruiting websites but have yet to say I'm officially being recruited. [I’m] hoping that after the season my team and I have this year (my junior year), they will start rolling in.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I’d say I’ve had the most interest from Ashland, Oberlin, and possibly Edinboro. But I would not consider recruiting hard YET.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any official college trips yet, but have been checking out the campuses and facilities at several universities when going to the football camps. After focusing on football, and my upcoming junior season, I plan to take some college trips.”

What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“In the off season I attended several camps this summer trying to improve my game, and to see different college campuses. I went to: 4/3/22 College Coaches Showcase Camp at Otterbein College in Westerville Ohio, 4/23/22 The Top 200 Prospect Camp at Hiram, 6/5/22 The Rising Star camp at Pitt, 6/8/22 All Position Prospect Camp at Youngstown State University, 6/13/22 The Grit Camp at Youngstown State University, 6/17/22 The Akron Prospects Camp, 6/18/22 The Mega Camp at Kent State,
6/25/22 The Elite One-day camp at Bowling Green State University and on 7/9/22 and 7/10/22 The Legit Rare All-American Championship series camp in Canton Ohio at the Hall of Fame Village.

The camps went really well. I learned some new drills to work on. I also got in a lot of reps. But the most beneficial thing I think was getting the chance to compete against some top-tier athletes. Especially in one on ones, and 7 on 7s. The competition was incredible, and I believe it will improve my game going against such great athletes who also aspire to play football at the next level.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Ohio State has always been my favorite college growing up.”

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St. Bernard-Elmwood running back Demico Harris
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Decent.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“CCD.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I honestly don’t know.”

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West Branch running back Boston Mulinix
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think that we will be very successful next year, obviously losing Dru Desheids hurts us, but all of us have a lot of confidence in our will-be senior Beau Alazaus to step up at QB and lead us throughout the year. We have had a lot of young guys this year that got varsity experience as sophomores and freshmen that will be back next year. We lost all 5 of our starting linemen but I have a lot of confidence in the guys who will fill their roles; some of which had to this year due to injuries.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Obviously opening up with Canfield again this year will be tough, especially with them coming off a state championship win. But in our league I'm sure it will be another tough battle against Alliance like last year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Brenden Zurbrugg, Alliance's QB will be one of our toughest players to face, also Salem's linebacker Ross Davidson will make us be efficient on offense.”

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Medina wide receiver Jack Wojciak
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next season I feel we will be even better, we had a very young team this year and now that everyone has experience we should have a great season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Wadsworth will be the toughest team we play next year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The quarterback from Mentor.”

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Liberty-Benton wide receiver Seth Elchert
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I’m really excited about our team next year. We lost a great group of seniors but we have a lot of players ready to step up and I’m looking forward to my second year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our schedule is changing a little for next year and we are adding some good new teams. We still have a lot of teams that were in the playoffs last year on our schedule.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I am not sure until our football schedule is finished but this year we got to play against Mason Williams from Mogadore who is going to Ohio University for football.”

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Bishop Hartley running back Robert Lathon
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like next year my team will do great, we are a young team and feel like people are willing to step up.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I would say Big Walnut.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/A.”

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Mineral Ridge defensive back Julian Rozzi
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We can honestly do really well if we stay consistent and put in the work.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Probably Springfield has always been a tough matchup and they have a good football program.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Springfields QB, Kolten Ruark.”

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Teays Valley wide receiver Trent Wolpert
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I will be transferring to Upper Arlington next year, so I am excited for a new journey. I believe that we will have a great season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Playing in the OCC every week will be a challenge. And I look forward to it.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I believe Preston Bowman. A really good tough receiver, just had a big year and he will continue to get better.”

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Olentangy quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We had a lot of underclassmen, including some freshmen having to step up into varsity roles this year so we’re excited to come back with a lot more experience and another offseason to get better.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“D1 football in Ohio is great across the board. It’s considered one of the toughest divisions in the country so there will be lots of really good teams to compete against throughout our season.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Francis Brewu was a great player for Thomas Worthington this year and gave us some problems week 7.”

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Maumee wide receiver Carson Graetz
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel great about our team next season. We have a great group of guys, especially our returning varsity starters from last season. Our guys bring a unique mindset to each and everything we do. Cody Wulf and Liam Murphy are returning linebackers for us who I think will make a big impact. Cody Wulf received all-league 3rd team honors as a sophomore. Another name I think you’ll hear about a lot is Chase Maulucci. Chase is a freak of nature. His speed and strength are some things I think will cause offenses to really have to key in on where he is at all times. Other than that our line on both sides of the ball have some returning starters and underclassmen who are ready to prove themselves on the varsity field. Keishon Midcalf is another guy I think will really make a name for himself. Keishon is a class of ‘25 running back. He’s been getting reps on varsity since freshman year. This season in limited action I think he did well for himself [after] playing under great senior running backs his freshman and sophomore years.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Eastwood is always a great football team to play. They have a really great program over there from the ground up.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t have a person in mind that specifically I think will be the toughest. We’re going to prepare for everyone like we are playing for a state championship.”

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Padua Franciscan tight end Freddie Borkey
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe that we are going to pick up right where we left off and end up having another successful season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Definitely Ursuline or Walsh, they were very tough opponents. But of course, Holy Name has always given us a great game every time we face off.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Christian Lynch from Ursuline. He averaged a little over 10 yards a carry in our game last year. But we are going to have to find a way to not let that happen again.”

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St. Xavier running back Steven Napier
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe we will do well. We have a lot of young talent that will help us a lot and we have some starters returning.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We have not received our schedule yet but GCLs are always a battle.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Every team has their guy, we will plan accordingly when we receive our schedule.”

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Washington Courthouse athlete Mason Coffman
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe that our team has much better leaders and a better connection with the classes coming up. Although I think that last year was probably our most talented year ever. I think we won’t have a problem picking up where we left off as long as we get in the weight room this off season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like Jackson will be the toughest team on our schedule because of the physicality and toughness they bring.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think Cade Walford is the toughest individual player we will play. He is a 3-year starter with great football knowledge and a really talented football player.”

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Utica wide receiver Gavin Chinn
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that our team will be hard to beat and good competition in the league next year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I’m guessing Heath will be our toughest competitor.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I have no clue who we will struggle with next year.”

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Winton Woods linebacker Justin Hill
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we are going to shock a lot of people and win state. I don’t see anyone that will give us a real problem, maybe in the playoffs with Hoban, or Massalion, none in our region though.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Ourselves.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/A.”

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Kenton offensive tackle Bill Wilkinson
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think next season has a ton of upside and we will be a good overall team.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Wapak is a great well-rounded team. They are definitely going to be difficult to beat.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I honestly have no idea about this question. I think there will be some tough players on all the teams we face but we will just have to overcome those star players.”

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West Branch athlete Joey Jackson
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we will have another great season next year. We learned a lot last year from the coaches and the seniors' leadership and now it will be our turn to lead the way. We are a very tight group and I know the amount of work we will put in to make that success happen.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Alliance. They have a lot of talent on both sides of the ball, plus they have a D1 talent in their QB Zurbrugg.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Again I have to say Zurbrugg from Alliance. He has a lot of similar qualities that we had with Dru DeShields last season.”

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Twinsburg wide receiver Steven Cammack Jr.
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We will surprise everyone next year, they'll count us out but we're going to blow everyone mind with our performance.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Hudson, they had a good season and playoff run.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Daone Owens (Copley QB).”

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Padua Franciscan offensive tackle Isaiah Allen
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we should be even better than last year as a lot of the teams have matured and a lot of us are seniors now.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest teams will probably be Ursuline, it was a tough loss last year, another team is Holy Name, our rival, a lot of history in our games.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“#3 from Ursuline he is a strong athletic player with a good sense of the game, he knows how to take control of the games.”

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Zane Trace athlete Blake Phillips
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we will go undefeated again.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Unioto, our rival, it’s always a good game.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Hmm I’m not sure, there’s quite a few.”

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Bishop Hartley linebacker Denim Cook
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that we are a state championship team and ready to compete with anyone in the state.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel that Big Walnut will be the toughest team we face early in the season.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player our team will face is Nate Servers.”

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Gilmour Academy athlete Jake Kavcic
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next football season, we will be young but still experienced. Many returning guys on our defense will make us stronger on that side of the ball. On offense, it will take a bit of time to find our footing with only four returning guys and one on our offensive line. Based on our attendance in the weight room currently and the hard work everybody is putting in, this upcoming season is looking to potentially be my best year at Gilmour.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The best team we play next year will probably be Villa Angela St. Joes (VASJ) or buckeye.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player we will play is probably Bo Jackson from VASJ. He’s a very good player that will need to be contained.”

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Dublin Scioto defensive end Griffin King
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we will do well, especially if we do what we are taught to do and stay disciplined.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Kilbourne, because they are our rivals. We don’t take them lightly no matter what their record.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t really know players like that. I feel that the team just goes out plays the game and does what we are supposed to do. For me personally, I don’t really care who I’m going up against. I go and do my hardest against whoever I am playing.”

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Hilliard Bradley defensive tackle Jason Morbitzer
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like our team next year has the potential to go really far into the playoffs as we are returning a majority of our team.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like Darby will be our toughest team as they are our rival but I think that Upper Arlington will be one of the toughest teams to play next year because they have always had a pretty solid team.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“This was a tough one since a lot of the pretty good players are graduating this year but I would say Olentangy Orange’s QB Levi Davis, he was a threat to us with his scrambling ability.”

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Olentangy wide receiver Andrew Leech *
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe our team has a good chance to have a very successful upcoming season. If we continue to work hard over the off-season and throughout the summer then we should be good by the time the season starts.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We have a tough schedule this year so I don’t think I can say one team in general is the toughest. The rivalry games with Orange and Berlin are always big ones.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We play a lot of really good football players and with being a slot WR I face off against several great safeties and outside linebackers. Not one of them in particular is better than the other.”

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Fitch defensive end Brian Robinson
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I really think we got a run in the state. A majority of our team returns. Our defense is massive.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Of course, everyone knows Masline will probably be our hardest competition but I’m confident this year we should be able to pull it off. They have a lot of great players and great coaching staff, and a very disciplined group of young men.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I’m not really concerned with the individual player only because it’s a team sport and I don’t care how good you are. You can’t do it without other components [that] sometimes you don’t calculate.”

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Brookside defensive end Aidan McLaughlin
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next football season I think we have really good potential to be a great team in our conference! We are finally starting to have lots of numbers this year and I think everyone is confident right now.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like the Columbia Raiders will definitely be a tough team to face off against.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Probably Marco Cirigliano of the Columbia Raiders who was a player of the year.”

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Clyde offensive tackle Colbyn Daniel
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“If all of us seniors come together and lead by example, I think we will have another exciting season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Tiffin will be the hardest.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Mike Young from Perkins.”

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Gamble Montessori defensive lineman Desmond Davis
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next year I think we’re going to do great, we have a lot of new talent coming and I can’t wait till next year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Summit is going to be our toughest game.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Honestly I don’t really know.”

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Berea-Midpark defensive end Andrew Hanchuk
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we’re going to be a real solid football team! There are going to be some younger kids that are going to have to step up but I know that they will. And then we have some really good talent in the ‘24 and ‘25 class that will produce.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We open up week 1 with a tough opponent in Cleveland Heights and then our conference is a really good conference, in having teams like Avon, Avon Lake, Olmsted Falls. So I can’t say one game will be the toughest. But those 4 are going to be big games.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Tackle from Avon (Luke Hamilton) and their RB (Jakorion Caffey).”

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Wyoming defensive end Deuce Wiley
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe that our team will have a great season and make a good run in the playoffs.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Reading or Indian Hill will be the toughest competition. Both of those teams are good programs and they always come and compete when we play them.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think the toughest individual will be John Podojil out of Indian Hill. We did not get the chance to play him last season because he was injured but he is a game changer.”

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Teays Valley wide receiver Harrison Payne
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Honestly, I do not think I can answer how my team will be next year. We have a brand new coach, offense, and defense. We also had 26 seniors last year who graduated, leaving only 5 returning seniors. So, a lot of things will be brand new to me. With that being said though, I feel returning players and myself are extremely excited for how next season will play out.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Out of conference, I feel the 3 teams we play are always tough. But inside the conference, we tend to have a hard time beating Bloom Carroll in the years I have played. But as a team, we never want to take any team lightly, and we will play each team as if they are the hardest team on our schedule.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There are a lot of great athletes we will face next season. In my career, our coaches always put a great scouting report together, each having gifted athletes from each team. But we always try to focus on the teams we play rather than the athletes on that team. Because a team is not defined by one single individual.”

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Withrow University defensive back Stevie Pollard-Williams
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I transferred to Withrow, I think we have a real shot at a state run.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“St. Xavier.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“My friend TJ Englemen.”

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Gilmour Academy running back Andy Kavcic
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We will be smaller, but we have a lot of talent and we should be on track to have the same kind of regular season as last year and hopefully make a playoff run.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“VASJ will most likely be our toughest team to play.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Bo Jackson out of VASJ.”

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Brookside wide receiver Ben Montgomery
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have a strong feeling that our team can be .500 at the end of the year, we have very winnable games this season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel the toughest team we will play next year is Black River because they aren’t losing anybody from last year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player our team will have to play next year is Blake Hopkins, he’s everywhere on the defensive side.”

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Padua Franciscan offensive guard Brandon Homady
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that as a team we have great potential to do great things. We have a ton of returning starters and have what it takes to make a deep run in the playoffs.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel that Walsh Jesuit will be one of the toughest competitors of this upcoming season.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think that Ty’req Donlow from Youngstown Ursuline will be one of the toughest players we will face next season. We played him this past season and he is an overall tough player, he’s fast, strong, and a great athlete.”

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Pickerington North defensive tackle Angelo McCullom
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think Gahanna will be our toughest comp.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“N/A.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“As far as an individual, not sure because there are a lot of talented players on teams we face.”

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Randall K. Cooper athlete Jashaun Pouncy
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“My team will do great, they all work hard and they deserve to go far. All great hardworking and humble kids.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“N/A.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I haven’t seen the schedule yet.”

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Gilmour Academy defensive back Brayden Green
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like our team next year will be young but that’s what excitement and optimism it gives me for next season. We know the expectations, we know the amount of work we need to put in, and we know the mindset we need to have for next season, so I say that we will be on the right track for next season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team without a doubt will be our new competitor Villa Angela St. Jose. They are a new opponent this year and they are said to have star ranked athletes but the thing about Gilmour football is when we play as a team and meet the intensity with anyone, we are hard to shut down.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual opponent we will face off with will have to be 4 star, 6’5, 250 pound edge Dominic Kirks.”

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Gilmour Academy wide receiver Sean Dillard
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that my team will do amazing this upcoming football season. We have a lot of talent and amazing coaching.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I would say that there is not just 1 team that will be the toughest because we play some good competition this year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We have to wait and see!”

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Massillon Washington wide receiver Braylyn Toles
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“State champions.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“St Johns From Washington DC.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“No clue.”

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Chaminade-Julienne athlete De’Angelo Allen-Johnson
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like this can be the year we go undefeated if we just dial in.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like our toughest competition will be ourselves.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Ourselves.”

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Landmark defensive tackle Luke Williams
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are one of the best teams in the state and I think we can go toe to toe with anyone. I think we can go undefeated.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“St Bernard. They are a physical, tough, athletic team.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Daniel Okoye out of NOAH Jaguars in Oklahoma. He's an explosive player and has attracted attention from every school in the country.”

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Berea-Midpark wide receiver Austin Clay
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next year we have a strong senior class that should lead our team to a good record.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We have a tough schedule with some new out of conference teams and conference teams that we lost to last year who were looking to get beat this year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“All schools on our schedule have pretty tough DBs that’ll be fun to play against.”

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Euclid wide receiver Jamal Jefferson Jr.
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel this year will be the year, no ifs or buts about it.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Austintown Fitch.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“No one, they got to see us.”

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Lakota West hybrid outside linebacker Jacob Asbeck
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have a lot of faith in our team next year. I think we will grow a lot together over the summer and produce great results.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think our first few weeks this year will be our most challenging part of the schedule opening with St. X week one at their place.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual our team will face off against could be Talon Fisher of Fairfield in the regular season, or Jordan Marshall going into the playoffs.”

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Gilmour defensive end Brody Lennon
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that we’ll do really well next year, we have tons of talent and are very young. We also have great coaching and also a great community behind us.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“There will be a lot of tough teams on our schedule this upcoming year. They are all very good teams but the team that might be the toughest is VASJ that has tons of talent and [they] are a very good team.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We are going to have to find that one out and hopefully it will be a good game.”

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Centerville inside linebacker Landon King
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will do better than this year and capture the GWOC title for the first time since 2017.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Wayne or Springfield.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Jayvin Norman, Springfield RB.”

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Springfield wide receiver Duncan Bradley III
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel my team will be good, we will have a lot to prove and will try to pick up where we left off.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team we will face this year in my opinion will be DeMatha from Maryland.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I’m not really sure about a tough individual player because I know I’m going against some of the best in the state at practice every day.”

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Springboro quarterback Jacob Davis
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think that we are going to have another great season and definitely shock some people with what we got. Most of our defense was juniors last year. 4 out of the top 6 tacklers in GWOC are back on our defense.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Every team on our schedule is going to be a good team. I can’t really choose one. GWOC is a great league for Friday night football. Our conference was 27-10 outside of league play. Having said that, I know our guys all have Springfield circled on our schedule as the team to beat.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Springfield’s DB Aaron Scott is the best DB in the country and Withrow’s Chris Henry Jr. is the best WR in the class of 26. So both are probably going to be our biggest test on each side of the ball. There will be hammers every Friday so there is always something to look forward to.”

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Hilliard Davidson defensive end Turner Schmidt
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Our team is going to be young but we have all the talent we need to go far.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Grove City and Dublin Jerome will be the toughest teams we play next season.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Dublin Jerome’s left tackle is pretty good and has some big time d1 power 5 offers.”

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Troy defensive lineman Devon Strobel
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel really confident in our team, we are going to have a lot of really talented players next year. Over half our defense is returning and about half our offense is returning, so we’re going to have a lot of experienced guys. There are also younger guys that I think will make a difference too and I’m excited to see what they can do.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“There are some good teams in our league with good players but I think Piqua is going to be our toughest competition this year. They always have a good team and they always put up a good fight, but we’re ready for that challenge.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There are a lot of good players in this league but the toughest player we’ll face is probably Xenias QB. He's got good experience and led his team to an undefeated season so I think that he can do some good things this year.”

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St. Xavier offensive lineman Tucker Kattus
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we’re going to have a great season. We were young last year and we have some good talent coming back and I’m excited.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think every game we have this season will be tough. We have one of the toughest schedules in Ohio. I am really looking forward to the Moeller game though.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Honestly I am not sure yet I haven’t looked that far ahead but all the teams we play have division 1 talent.”

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Hughes running back TJ Engleman
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will do well. We have a nice squad returning and we are playing a lot of good teams. It should be fun.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Corbin KY and Hamilton Badin will be tough out of conference games. And Withrow and Taft are always tough CMAC conference games. We have a really good schedule this year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Armoud Seals - Taft QB was a leading passer in the country last year.”

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Buchtel wide receiver Zyaire Lewis
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel we’re going to go very far and do very well this season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel Glenville is going to be the toughest.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Bryce West.”

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Pickerington Central athlete Patrick Carney
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I haven’t been at Pickerington long but I can say that we have great coaches in place with a great culture. We have a great group of guys for next season and are looking forward to it.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“N/A.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/A.”

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Springboro running back Mattias Brunicardi
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have a strong feeling our team is going to do great things next season. We have very many great players returning from last year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our toughest competition will be the Springfield Wildcats. They have gone deep in the state playoffs many times in the recent past.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual we will face off against will be Aaron Scott Jr. from the Springfield Wildcats.”

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Canton McKinley defensive end Braylon Minor
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I’m excited for the season. I feel like we have a great roster of talent and everyone is in the right role to help us win some games.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Massillon is our arch rival and our toughest competition every year. Neither of us want to lose to each other and the emotions and lead up to the game is always a big deal. We are always looking forward to getting the best out of each other week 10.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We have a bunch of tough competitors on our upcoming schedule. Massillon is always loaded with talent and it’s a challenge to go against their offensive line. Avon also has a talented running back we will see in week 2.”

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Centerville quarterback Drake Wells
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe our team is going to be very efficient next season. I feel we all have a gritty attitude, and we all want to just flat out out-work the other guys. We’re going to beat people by making them dread having to play us.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our schedule is very difficult. The GWOC is tough, but our non-conference schedule is tough, too. Springfield will probably be the toughest, but I’m also looking forward to the challenges from Lakota East, Coffman, and Pick Central to start the season.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There are several tough players in our league, but I’d say Javon Hammonds Jr. from Wayne.”

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Licking Heights linebacker Jake Lopinto
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think our team should be better than last year and hopefully win a playoff game.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Bellefontaine.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Tavien St. Clair (Bellefontaine QB).”

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McKinley linebacker Dante McClellan
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Me and my guys have a different mindset this season and everybody [is] on board so we got great things ahead.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Of course Massillon, they're a good team and [the] second week we have Avon so that's going to be a good one.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Massillon's line (not an individual player), but they keep them loaded.”

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Woodridge defensive back Johnny Howard
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“We are going to be a force this year if we do what we are supposed to do and what we are capable of; I don't see a reason why we go under 8-2.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel that West Branch will always be a tough matchup but without Dru I'm confident in us.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Preston Hopperton is a name that comes to mind with tough matchups.”

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Cleveland Heights safety Ethan Golden
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I am very confident even with our tough schedule that we will go 10-0 and make an amazing run into the state championship.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel our toughest competition on our schedule will be Medina as they have a great team and will most likely have the best quarterback we will play in the regular season.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I also feel the toughest individual player we will face will be Medina’s quarterback.”

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Gilmour Academy wide receiver Lars Broberg
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I believe in my team and my teammates and I think if we execute to the best of our ability we could do really well, the goal is to go undefeated.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think the toughest competition will be VASJ, which is week 5.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“In my opinion, the most challenging opponent will be Lamar Jackson or VASJ.”

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Archbishop Hoban defensive lineman Jordan Pritchard-Sewell
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Hoban will compete and grind every minute of the game, working to make our way back to the state championship.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our schedule is always loaded with great competition so no individual team stands out.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I’m honestly not familiar with any of the opponents rosters yet.”

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Springboro slot receiver Drew Balogh
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“We will do great with how hard we have all been working this off season. It should be great.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“N/A.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player we will go against is Aaron Scott.”

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Antwerp shooting guard Landon Brewer
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I’m pretty confident we’ll have another solid season. We’ll work hard here in the off season and prep in season and give our opponents our best night in and night out.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“There are a lot of tough teams on our schedule and we never overlook any so I am not going to name any specific teams. We’ll just bring our best for each game, no matter the opponent.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Same as the last question, there are a lot of really good players out there and I’m not sure who will be the toughest to play against but I will say Connor Smith from Gibsonberg was an absolute animal last year in the regional semifinals.”

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Elder inside linebacker Maddox Arnold
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think we will be really good. This group went undefeated jv when they were 10th grade.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Everyone! We have a tough schedule. St Edwards sticks out the most because two time d1 Ohio state champs.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Can pick one player! Jordan Marshall, Dixon from Pick North are great Rb’s. St Ed’s line. I’ve played against Ben Roebuck since I was a freshman, him and the Armstrong twins. We play against a lot of talent.”

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Moeller running back Jordan Marshall
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“My team is preparing well. Learning the new playbook, connecting with guys, and the coaching staff. Everything is coming together and we will take that next step.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I mean we always play a tough schedule so they all will be tough but the rivalry game against St. Xavier is always a tough battle.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Either Ted Hammond from St. Xavier or Nylan Brown from Ben Davis, both are really good players and are physical. Can't wait to match up against them.”

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Troy offensive lineman Parker Nichols
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel great about our team this season. We have a lot of great talent back, including many all-conference players. We’ve had the opportunity to get many younger guys experience in the last couple seasons, and I feel like it will all mesh together well this year. We all understand our schemes and goals much better going into the year as well.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Butler has good returning talent, but I feel that Piqua will always be our biggest competition. Having lost the last 3 rivalry matchups, it’s not only important for us as seniors to get a victory, but is important to put an end to Piqua’s momentum in the game for the years to come.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Luke Seibert, QB from Butler, is a talented player that I believe will be one of the better offensive players in the MVL this year.”

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Utica defensive back Justin Giffin
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel that we will have an amazing season and we will be the first team to have a winning season and make the playoffs since 2008.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Licking Heights.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Connor Corbett.”

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Medina defensive end Nathan Nunn
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I don’t see us losing any games this season and I see us making a run in the playoffs.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Cleveland Heights.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t know yet.”

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Miamisburg defensive lineman Andrew Dunaway
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think like a lot of years Miamisburg has always had enough talent but always fell short of what we were supposed to be. I think again, we have a lot of talent but the culture has changed a lot with new coaches and better leaders and we will shock the Ohio high school football community.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Springfield will probably be our hardest opponents. Almost all of our league games will be dogfights considering that we play in arguably the toughest conference in division 1 Ohio high school football. Springfield has always been on top not just in the GWOC but in Ohio as well so we know they have a good reputation but that doesn’t scare us and any opponent we go against will know who they played the next morning.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There’s a lot of good players we face but I’ll probably go with Tyrell Lewis. He’s very athletic and skilled but he also plays a very difficult and one of the most valuable positions on the field so he can hurt you in many different ways. He can run and pass very well as a QB.”

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Woodridge wide receiver Jack Novak
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I am excited to see what this team can do this year, we are under a little bit different circumstances this year as a team but I think that there won’t be a problem and we are going to have a great season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“West Branch will definitely be the rudest team on our schedule, they are a good team but like I said I’m excited to see what our team can do this year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Luke Dobbins and his team mate Noah Willig are two tuff players, but you know every team is going to have a couple of good players like these two.”

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Centerville wide receiver Jamar Montgomery
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think we will do great, we have a lot of people returning on the offensive end and our defense is looking really good right now, getting better day by day.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think it will be either Wayne or Pickerington Central.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Aaron Scott Jr is one for sure.”

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Troy offensive tackle Kyle Knorpp
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I have a lot of trust in the team this year and I feel that trust is one of the most important things to have on a team. We have a lot of returning players from last year and I am very confident in our team’s abilities.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel our toughest competition on our schedule is us playing our rivals back-to-back weeks.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Xavier Jones from Tipp city I feel is going to be one of the toughest players.”

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Centerville athlete Braylon Newcomb
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think our team will contend for the GWOC championship, and hopefully make some noise in the playoffs this year as well.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“There is some unfamiliarity on our non-conference schedule I’m unsure of, but what Springfield has accomplished the last couple years is undeniable. I’m going to have to say the Wildcats until someone knocks them off.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Aaron Scott of Springfield. I look forward to our matchup. He is as good as it gets.”

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Centerville tight end Bryce Cowgill
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I believe we will do well this year! We have a lot of key positions coming back and young guys who are definitely able to fill the roles that we lost last year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe Springfield will be the toughest team we will go against.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual player we will go against will be Aaron Scott from Springfield.”

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Utica linebacker Tyler Collura
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“This will be our best season yet out of my whole high school career.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Heath.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Connor Corbett.”

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Miamisburg linebacker Mason Penrod
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think we have a real shot at being a top team in the state. We have a good team and added some great coaches. I can’t wait to see it all come together.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The GWOC is always tough. Teams like Centerville, Springfield, Springboro and Wayne always push us to be our best.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The GWOC again is loaded with some top talent but if I had to choose just one I’d say Reggie Powers from Centerville.”

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Archbishop Moeller defensive end Nick Monahan
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I strongly believe our team will be outstanding this year. We are, this year, without a doubt, one of the most talented teams in Ohio.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“St. Ed’s is always a battle for us and I love being a part of it.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I have heard of a couple guys but I have more confidence in my teammates than I do any other player in the state.”

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Norton wide receiver Noah Willig
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“We have a lot of experience returning so I feel that we can win the league and make a deep run in the playoffs.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Woodridge.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Preston Hopperton.”

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Centerville Elks quarterback Shane Cole
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I believe our team will do great this year and have a very successful season and record.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe that Springfield (OH) will be our toughest competition during the season.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player we will play against is Aaron Scott Jr.”

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Miamisburg linebacker Aiden Gillman
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“Ever since our first Wednesday practice you could tell this isn’t the same 4-6 team as last year. You can tell it’s different, in a good way. I have a lot of faith and confidence in our team going into this year. We’re bringing it.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Springfield will be pretty good competition.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I’ve known Reggie Powers for quite a while, he can be a tough kid at times.”

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