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  Dominick Woods  Perrysburg High School Wide receiver and cornerback 2025 6ft 175lbs How long have you played football, along with the reasons you continue to play? I started playing football when I was in 6th grade. I played soccer most of my life. I switched to football after finding out I loved it while playing at a church camp. I still play because I just have a pure love and passion for the sport, and I want to use football to teach others about Jesus. With this being your final high school football season, do you think you will prepare any differently than you have in the past? Yes, now and this summer, I am watching every single game from last season and looking into every detail of my opponents. I’m also putting more weight on. What are your personal goals for the 2024 season? To achieve a 4.0 GPA and to find the perfect college for me to play at. I am also wanting to break most of my school records.  What goals will you set for your team this season?...

    The North defense would make an early statement when Zyaire Lewis (Buchtel) crushed Jenson Garber (Garaway) to force a South punt with 10:00 left in the opening quarter. Carson Colucci (Fairless) showed off his arm when he found Braxton Althauser (McComb) for a 19-yard North gain. Then a twenty-yard gut run from Althauser gave the North a 6-0 lead. Demetrion Duvall (Buchtel) made good on his point after attempt to give the North the 7-0 lead with 9:03 left on the clock. Caden Henson (Valley View) hooked up with Connor Campbell (Van Wert) for a South first down with the play going for 25 yards. Sout would go for it on fourth and five with Alex Ervin (Williamsburg) making a catch, but Josh Styles (Mentor Lake Catholic) struck him down a yard short of the first down marker. This would be a 14-0 game after Isaac Ramsey (Shelby) hauled in a 47-yard touchdown catch with 4:13 left in the quarter. A diving catch by Brycen Hunt (Fairland) gave the South All Stars a 24-yard gain a...

  Aiden Spencer Circleville High School  Left tackle, defensive tackle 2026 6’3, 285 What was the high point of your 2023 season?  (I think the highlight of my season was having 60+ pancakes on the season and my plays when I pull to the corner.) What are you going to miss the most from the 2024 class? All of the energy they brought Coming off a 1–9 season, what do you feel has to change to turn things around this season? Definitely the mentality What are your goals for the 2024 season? My personal goals for the 2024 season are: picking up a couple of offers; adding 50+ lbs to my bench; squatting and clean maxes; and just working on perfecting my craft. What is the strongest part of your game? Definitely my pass blocking and being able to pull and get downfield. Which part of your game must you improve on the most to be a better player? Definitely run game footwork. What are you doing during the off-season to improve your game? I am constantly working on ...

  Savion Lewis  Villa Angela St. Joseph High School Cornerback 2026 5’11 170 What is the best part of being a student-athlete at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School? The best part of being a student athlete at VASJ is the challenges that come in and out of the school. What is the toughest part of being a student-athlete at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School? The toughest part about being a student athlete at VASJ is trying to figure out your schedule. What are your personal goals for the 2024 season? My personal goals for the 2024 season are to get at least 2-3 picks (6’s, 10 picks), and some offers to come. Which side of the ball do you prefer to play? Defense  WREC or CB, which of the two positions is the hardest to prepare for? Cornerback definitely because the receiver can always come with something new every game. What is the strongest part of your game? Tracking the ball What part of your game do you need to improve on the most? I need to improve o...

  Max Leonel Henry Clay Guard and tackle 2027 6’2 and 225 What are you most looking forward to this season? Doing 10 times better than my freshman year What do you feel you need to improve on the most to be a better player this season? My strength Which side of the line do you feel you are better at, the O-line or the D-line? D-line Which side of the ball is the toughest to prepare for? Explain  Defensive line use a wide range of techniques, including speed rushes, power moves, and stunts, making it hard for O-linemen to anticipate and prepare. What is the worst weather to play in for a lineman? Rain  Which do you prefer to play on, grass or turf? Turf What is the toughest part of a Henry Clay High School practice? I don’t really know yet because I just transferred and we are doing conditioning right now. What was the high point of your 2023 season? Going to state with my old school. What was the low point of the 2023 season? I got injured for three ...

Malachi Ringer Chaminade Julianne Running back 2026 5’7 170 What got you started playing football? My uncle and grandpa were a big part of it, and he worked very hard on my  What was the high point of the 2023 season? Having 187 yards against Tippecanoe What was the low point of the 2023 season? Not making it to state Who has been the best player you have ever faced in a game? Noah Jones, he had to stop. What is the best part of being a student-athlete at Chaminade Julienne High School? Mr. Eiser really helps me with my schoolwork, and Dr. . Rod helps me because it’s a good atmosphere. What is the toughest part of being a student-athlete at Chaminade Julienne High School? It’s tough; we have a lot of homework. What are your goals for the 2024 season? I want 1500 of yours with 20 touchdowns. What is the strongest part of your game? My speed and making people miss Why should a college coach recruit you?  I am very passionate about the game.  Where sho...

  Ethan Heady Meadowbrook  Offensive and defensive lines 2025 Height and weight 6’1 265 What are your goals for the 2024 season? My goals are to be a good role model for my team and be a starter on both sides of the ball. As a player, what are the good and bad parts of playing in the Muskingum Valley League? The good things are definitely the atmosphere because we are pretty close to each other. There really aren’t any bad things about it. The Colts ended the 2023 season 4-6 with a five-game losing streak. How important is it as a player for you guys to win in week one this season and get that monkey off of your backs? It is very important; all of our guys have been focused and have been working all offseason to come back stronger. Who was the best player that you have ever faced in a game, along with the team he played for? There’s definitely a couple players that were something special, but Avery Henry played for St. Clairesville and went on to Ohio State, and C...

  Ian Felts  New Richmond High School OLB/ DE 2026 5’11 165 What was the high point of the 2023 season? As a team, after defeating Norwood Week 5 39-8, we were definitely on a results-driven wave. As the season slowed down and we started playing better competition, the results and process showed what kind of team we are. What was the low point of the 2023 season? Losing to Wapak 69-21 in the first round of the playoffs. There is not much to be said; they focused on the finer details leading up to that game better than we did. What will you miss the most from the 2024 class? Definitely the leadership. I would say there will only be a few standout leaders in the 2024 class. Guys like Senior Linebacker #8 Logan Cox and Senior Safety #15 Ty Centers always motivated the team to be better as a whole.  What am I looking forward to this season? Week 1: Bethel Tate is at home; nothing else is to be said.  What are your personal goals for the 2024 season? Persona...

  Brenan Griffin Hart County High School FB/LB 2025 5,10 180 How long have you played football, along with the reasons you continue to play? I have been playing football since the age of 5. I play football because it makes me a better person in all aspects. Football has made me a better son, student, brother, etc., and that’s why I love this sport. Football is like having a family away from home; spending rough times with your brothers is the best feeling; and creating friendships that last forever. I love to hit people, and I guess that really stuck with me when I was younger. I have never been the biggest kid, but I love to work and prove people wrong. What was the high point of the 2023 season? The high point of the 2023 season was winning the first ever district and region championship in school history. It feels great to accomplish something like this when it’s never been done before at my school. What was the low point of the 2023 season? My low point of the season ...

  Jack McKinnon Dover High School  O-line, D-line  2025 6’3, 255 pounds  What are you going to miss the most from the 2024 class? Their leadership is by far the best.That senior class always pushed us both on and off the field. They pushed to be a player-led team, not coach-led. Meaning they took control of the team and held everyone accountable. Our coaches did not have to get on us or motivate us because they knew what had to be done to be prepared for any adversity. You missed most of last season; can you let the readers know what your injury was and how the rehab has gone? I broke my fibula on the third play of the first game and spent eight weeks in a boot. I went through physical therapy and was able to make it back for rivalry week and the playoffs in a limited role. I went back to the doctor at the beginning of my basketball season and learned that my leg had not fully healed. I was put back in a cast for another 6 weeks and was forced to miss my enti...

  Carter Kessler  Mansfield Senior High TE DE 6’5 230 2026 What were your personal goals heading into the 2023 season, and were you able to achieve those goals? To win the state, but we fell a little short, but we will win this year. Who was the best player you faced during the 2023 season, along with the team he played for? Jaylen Wiston from Toledo Central Catholic  What was the high point of the 2023 season? Winning all our home games and going on a 12-game streak for sure  What was the low point of the 2023 season? We definitely lost our first game. TE/DE/DT Of the three positions you are listed as playing, which one do you feel you are better at? TE/DE Of those three positions, which one is the hardest to prepare for? DT Just focusing on the road games you played in during the 2023 season, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere? Massillon was a hugely packed stadium. Staying with the road games, which stadium was the worst to have layed...

  Mikey Young School Perkins Positions played LB/Nickel Graduating year 2025 Height and weight 6’1 205 What are you going to miss the most from the 2024 class? Definitely the senior class. Those guys were special, and the bond we had was special. What was the high point of the 2023 season? Back-to-back undefeated conference champs and making it to the regional final. What was the low point of the 2023 season? Losing to Glenville in the regional final. Who has been the best player you have faced in a game, along with the team he played for? D’shawntae Jones and Damarion Witten are both from Glenville. They were some dawgs, and I wish them the best at Miami and Ohio State. What is your game-day routine? Same as almost every other day during school. After school, I get my headphones in and lock them in, go out on the field, and just relax and take it all in. I get my equipment on and start to get hyped and ready. What is the strongest part of your game? My versatil...

Kahlil Hayden Firestone clc free safety/WR/strong safety/long snapper  2024 Height and weight  6’3 and 192 What will you miss the most about playing high school football?  Personally, I will miss playing under the Friday night lights and having my friends and family there to support me. What mark do you believe your class left on the Firestone football program?        My class went to the playoffs three times, and that was something no class has ever done in school history, and we were also the first class to go with a positive record since 2007. What was your biggest moment as a high school athlete?        One of my biggest moments was when we beat Copley 53-28. That is the first time we have beat Copley in school history. We also scored 53 points in two quarters. Which game will you remember the most from your high school career?       The Copley game was definitely because of the energy around me. Wh...

  Jayden Conder Daviess County High School DL DE 2025 6’0 213 What are your goals for the 2024 season? Win District and come out as a top school in the state with a new HC possibly What makes being a student-athlete special?  Having support every Friday from your school, showing their spirit. What is the toughest part of being a student-athlete? Winning the mental battles first and getting out of your head  Who has been the best player you have ever faced in a game, along with the team he played for?  Deion Winstead, Owensboro High School  What are you most looking forward to this season? Being so versatile, I can play anywhere on the line, so I'm looking forward to seeing what difference I can make. I also cannot wait to see what the team in general can achieve. What goals are you setting for yourself this season? More tackles and more sacks  What must you guys do as a team to improve on the 6-6 record from last season? Communication and c...

  Silas Jacob New Richmond High School SS/LB 2025 Height and weight 5’8, 165 What will you miss the most from the 2024 class? The relationships I built with the seniors. What was the high point of the 2023 season? We came off of our win at Norwood, making our record 4-1 at the time. What was the low point of the 203 season? Losing to Wapakoneta 69-21 in the playoffs.  With this being your final high school season, do you think you will prepare differently than you have in the past? Yes, I think I have to embrace the role of a leader even more this year. I also have to learn that I will be looked at as a role model and need to be the best I can be. Who is the best player you have ever played against, along with the team he played for? Wide receiver Braedyn Moore from Badin High School. He now plays football at Wisconsin University. Off all the road games you have played in, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with the reasons it was so good? Te...

Rhon Bruce  Green High School  Wide receiver, DB, punter.  2025 6’2, 160l What was the high point of the 2023 season?  Was when we played at the school called Glenoak, and the first half of the game we were just playing so badly it was like 36-0, but then after half time we started to come back and we ended up winning the game by 3 points. What was the low point of the 2023 season?  We played at this school called Jackson High School, and our kicker broke his ankle like it completely snapped, and another was during another game against McKinley High School, and our starting quarterback broke his collarbone in the beginning of the second quarter. Who was the best player you have ever faced in a game, along with the team he played for? The best player I faced in a game was a kid from Hoover High School. I don’t know his name, but he's most definitely the best player I’ve played against.  What is the strongest part of your game? Offense What part o...

  Joe Couzins Granville High School  Wide receiver and cornerback 2025 6’2 175lbs What are you most looking forward to this season? I’m most looking forward to playing in this great environment the Granville community has. The band, fans, and stadium are just amazing, especially coming from a smaller school.  What are your personal goals for the 2024 season? My personal goal for this season is to have more receiving yards than last year.  CB WR. Which of the two positions do you believe you are better at? I believe I’m better at WR. I’ve played that for the longest.  CB WR. Of the two positions, which one is the toughest to prepare for? CB for sure. This past season was my first year playing the position, and there are so many things like footwork, eyes, and speed that make it very hard to play.  What has been your biggest achievement on the football field? My biggest achievement on the field has to be scoring two touchdowns in our win against...

  Shawn Rife Jr. Whetstone High School I’ve played WR and TE on offense, and on defense, I’ve played DE, LB, and a bit of safety. 2026 5’9, 170 lbs Heading into the 2023 season, what were your personal goals, and were you able to achieve those goals? My biggest personal goal was to be the first team in all cities, which I wasn’t able to achieve due to a hamstring injury that caused me to miss a couple of games. I’m feeling better than ever now, and I’m confident to achieve my goals next season! What was the high point of the 2023 season? The high point would have to be our win against East. Going into this game, everyone expected us to lose, including our own fans. It was a very special feeling to prove everyone wrong. What was the low point of the 2023 season? I would have to say our loss to Northland A win against Northland and Centennial would have given us our first city title. It was a very intense game, and even though we didn’t come out successful, I was very proud...

  Statement from player " I'm transferring but not to anywhere officially yet and I wanna add the statement that I have no official affiliation with Mogadore schools as of now" Ben Stepp Green High School QB, FS  2026 6’1 145 lbs  What will you miss the most from the class of 2024? One thing I’ll miss the most about the class of 2024 is the players who mentored me going through my freshman year and the start of my sophomore season. The relationship I have built with these guys over the years is something special, and it’s difficult to think that they won’t be on the field with me this season. I’m wishing the ones who will play at the next level the best, and I’ll miss every snap without them.  What is the hardest part of being a quarterback and transferring to a new school? Honestly, the hardest part about being a quarterback in a new environment is not knowing a team well enough this early in the year. Being a quarterback is about fully understanding the of...