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      Name:   Mason Bickel School/town:   Timber Lake high school Positions played:  OL/DL Class:  2028 Height and Weight:  6’0 260 Jersey Number:  54 Awards won or earned:  All-state honorable mention, all-conference, 3x team captain HUDL LINK:  http://www.hudl.com/v/2T7ZgK Other sports played:  Basketball and Track Twitter Handle:  @BickelMason54 Two things I noticed from your Hudl package was you have a quick first step, and once you get your hands on someone, they are in trouble. My question is, is there a pro or college player that you pattern your game after?   Yea well there has been multiple guys but I would say but the two big ones are Arron Donald and Dexter Lawerance  Which side of the line do you feel you are better at, offensive or defensive?   I like protecting the QB, so I would have to say Offensive line. If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense? Explain   ...

Name: Thatcher Kihne School/town Selby High School, Selby, SD Positions played: CB,QB Class: Sophomore  Height and Weight: 5,11 157lbs Jersey Number: 8 Awards won or earned:  HUDL LINK: http://www.hudl.com/profile/23607260 Other sports played: baseball and golf Twitter Handle: https://x.com/kihnethatcher?s=11 Who or what got you started playing football? I’ve just always watched it on TV and always had a passion to play. What keeps you playing the game?  My mindset for my goals and the people I play with. What is the toughest part of playing quarterback?  Having to remember every detail about plays and knowing that almost all eyes are on you while playing. What is the best part of being the quarterback? Being able to be in charge of the guys on the field  When you are at cornerback, could you break down for the readers your main functions? Contain the outside and cover my zone What is something unique about the Herreid/Selby High School team that most fans would...

  Name: John Bell Head Coach C4  LIONS Middletown, Ohio   Would you share with the readers your coaching history? First job to current job. My coaching journey has been a rewarding path of growth and development across different levels of the game: ▪ Head Junior High Coach — Landmark Eagles (3 years): This is where I cut my teeth as a head coach, learning how to build a program culture, teach fundamentals, and lead young athletes. ▪ Assistant Varsity Coach, Defensive Back Coach, & Defensive Coordinator (7 years): Spending seven years on the varsity staff allowed me to dive deep into scheme design, master defensive back play, and coordinate a varsity defense. ▪ Varsity Head Coach (Present): Bringing all of those years of experience together to lead my own program, build a brotherhood, and help young men grow both on and off the field." Who are some of the coaches you have learned from? I've been fortunate to learn from some incredible football minds thro...

  Name: Leland Korona School/town: Gaylord, Michigan Positions played: EDGE/DT Class: 2027 Height and Weight: 6’2” 220 Jersey Number: 44 Awards won or earned: First-team all-area HUDL LINK: http://www.hudl.com/v/2SbMMv Other sports played: Twitter Handle: Lelandkorona4 What makes you a good teammate?   I am persistent with motivating my teammates to not do the bare minimum and go above and beyond What is the strongest part of your game?  My twitch; you never know what I'm going to do. I could do almost anything to an OL in a pass rush situation. I use my hips to create explosive knock back to get separation and get a tfl in my film. What's been your biggest moment as an athlete?    2nd and 5 one-score game vs st. Johns around our 35-yard line with around 10-15 seconds left, and they use their last timeout. What are your personal goals for the season?  10 sacks, 20 TFL , and 1 scoop and score What team goals are you going to set?   State title Wh...

  Name: Kaden Russell School/town: Selby Area School Positions played: O-line/tight end and D-line Class: 2028 Height and Weight: 5ft 11 inches/ 190lbs Jersey Number: 34 Awards won or earned: all state HM and 2x all conference HUDL LINK: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19917173/Kaden-Russell Other sports played: Basketball baseball and track Twitter Handle: @kadenrussell34 Who or what got you started playing football? Loved playing catch with my dad and brother and then started in 6th grade and loved it since. Offensive line or defensive line, which one do you feel you are better at? Defensive line for sure. Offensive line or defensive line, which one is harder to prepare for? Definitely offensive line. What have you done during the off-season to help you improve your game? Lifted multiple times a week and worked out to get ready for the season. Which part of your game do you feel is your strongest? I would say defensive line just firing off and getting to the QB. What has b...

  Name: Parker Harvey School/town: I go to school at Bethel Tate High School and live in Georgetown, Ohio. Positions played: running back and linebacker. Played defensive of line last year. Class: 2028 Height and Weight: 5,10, 190 Jersey Number: 0 Awards won or earned: Freshman year honorable mention all SBAAC, sophomore year second team all-league SBAAC. HUDL LINK: http://www.hudl.com/profile/26821205 Other sports played: Wrestling Twitter Handle: @parkerharvey20 What is the toughest part of being a student-athlete at Bethel-Tate High School? I don’t get a lot of free time. There’s always something sports-related or school-related to do. What is the best part of playing for Head Coach Jeff Essig? He’s a great coach, always coaching us up if anyone messes up, he knows what he’s doing and if you listen to him, you’ll be great. Linebacker or running back, which one do you feel you are better at? I feel like I'm better at running back. I’ve been running the ball since youth and...

     Name: Cayden Cross School/town: Licking Heights, Pataskala Positions played: Running Back, Outside Linebacker, and Strong Safety Class: 2027 Height and Weight: 5’10”, 185 lbs Jersey Number: 8 Awards won or earned: Four-year varsity letterman, JV Player of the Year 2023 HUDL LINK:  http://www.hudl.com/profile/19493343 Other sports played: Track Twitter Handle:  CaydenC2713 What or who got you started playing football? My G-Pop. Family has always been a big part of my life, so he got me started playing football when I was young. They’ve supported me since I can remember. What keeps you motivated to play the game? Wanting to really be successful in life and showcase my skills, wanting to be an athlete representing God, and making sure I’m able to give back to my family who poured so much into me. What does community buy-in mean to you and the team? Community buy-in means the community showing up for games, supporti...

    Name: Braylon Francis    School/town: Paris High School, Paris, KY Positions played: Football: WR, CB, ATH Basketball: CG, SG Class: 2028 Height and Weight: 6’2, 175 lbs Jersey Number: 3 Awards won or earned: Basketball: District 40 All District Team, District 40 Player of the Game, 10th Region All-Region Honorable Mention  HUDL LINK: www.hudl.com/profile/22749776 Other sports played: Football, Basketball, Track Twitter Handle: @BraylonF3 Are you better at football or basketball?  I would say I'm generally better at basketball, but don't get me wrong, I am still good at football, so I'm just a multisport athlete that's good at both. How long have you played each sport? I have played basketball and football since I was around 6 years old, so 10 years. What makes you a good teammate? I am a good teammate because not only do I want to see myself win, but I want everyone to win in whatever it is, from the field to the court, and in life in general. I lead m...

  Name: Jeremiah Jones School/town: Taylor High School, Cleves, Ohio Positions played: WR/DB Class:28 Height and Weight: (188 lbs 6,2) Jersey Number:1 Awards won or earned: Freshman year honorable all CHL. mention Sophomore year second team all CHL HUDL LINK: Other sports played: basketball, track Twitter Handle: @Darealbabyj2424 What makes you a good teammate? The energy and competitiveness I bring to the team is what gets us going What goals are you setting with the team? To go 16-0 this season and put everything on the line every play What do you feel is the strength of your game? My strength would be being able to stay calm and execute at all times, especially when things are intense. I look at myself like the go-to guy What did you accomplish during the off-season to aid you into becoming a better player? Getting fast and working on being quick and explosive so all my skills can come together, including the physicality and elusiveness. Can the band, fans, and cheerleaders ...