2024 Interview Brayden Gregory from East Hardy (W.VA.)


Name:Brayden Gregory 

School:East Hardy

Positions played:QB/WR/CB

Graduating year:2025

Height and weight: 6'0” 202

What is the best part of being a student-athlete at East Hardy High School? 

I’d say the best part has to be the small community we have that supports us by doing so many things to help us athletes!

What is the toughest part of being a student-athlete?

The toughest part is getting seen; since our school is so small, good athletes get overlooked.

With this being your final high school football season, have you found yourself preparing any differently?

I’ve prepared a little bit tougher, but with a chip on my shoulder since I’m stepping into such a huge roll and a big season ahead of us!

What are your biggest concerns heading into the 2024 season?

Not too many concerns; I hope we don’t deal with too many injuries or typical things.

What do you feel is the best part of your game?

Being able to extend plays and make good throws on the run has got to be my strong suit!

Which part of your game must you improve on to be a better quarterback?

This summer I’ve seen that my throws are not coming at fast enough, so I’ve got to improve that some!

Would you share with the readers the camps you have attended, along with the camps you are going to hit, and the biggest lesson you are learning at those camps?

Yes, I’ve attended Fairmont St., PrepRedZone camp, Coalfields southern summit, and Coalfields Invite only. I plan to attend a Glenville St. camp as well as Shepherd University One! The biggest lesson is to be patient. Your time will come; just put your faith in God and keep your head up!

What is the toughest weather for you to play in?

Cold weather with some wind has got to be it, or cold wind with rain.

Grass or turf?
Turf

After the season is over, how important is it for you to earn an invite to one of the statewide all-star games?

I think it’s important for an extra chance of recruitment and to show colleges I can play with kids from bigger schools!

If you are hearing from any colleges, would you share one or two of them with all of us?

Manchester University 

Where should the state finals be held?

Marshall or WVU

Where is the best local spot to grab a good meal?

Lost River Grill or Marinas 

What is your favorite type of music?

R&B and Country



 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

2024 With Head Coach Jake Heigel from Brockway High School, PA.

Image
  Jake Heigel Brockway High  Head Football Coach Who was the best player you have ever coached against, and what team did he play for? Carson Neely, Port Allegany  Looking back from day one as a coach up to the present, what have been the low and high points of your coaching career? 2020 was a rough first year. We had maybe 15 kids on the roster in preseason sometime in late June. We ended up with probably 6 starters who had never played football in their lives, which isn’t exactly a recipe for success! I was also ejected from our game against Cowanesque Valley. We lost to DuBois 49-0 to end the difficult season... The future did not look so bright. - But fast forward to 2022, where we won our first playoff game 62-6. Followed that up with a win against the reigning western finals champion, Redbank Valley, in a 7-3 fist fight to advance to the D9 championship. In 2023, we won an overtime thriller against DuBois Area 14–13, avenging a 1-point loss at the 1-yard line the year prior.
Read more

2024 Interview with Braylon Sturgill from Ironton High School

Image
  Braylon Sturgill Ironton High School LB/FB 2025 What were your goals entering the 2023 season, and were you able to achieve those goals? Our goal every year is simple: win a state championship. We fell short last season, but we are coming back stronger. My personal goals were to be a full-time starter and contribute to my team's success. I was able to start and contribute despite a few injuries that prevented me from being 100% throughout the season. What is it like to play for Coach Pendleton? It’s an honor playing for Coach Pendleton; he knows what it takes to be successful and play at the next level. A coach demands excellence and accepts nothing less. What makes Coach different from other coaches is that he teaches us toughness, and that’s what separates Ironton from other teams. Coach has surrounded us with some of the best staff in Ohio. He is the best coach I have ever played for. What is the hardest part of an Ironton practice? The hardest part about practice is
Read more

2024 Interview with the powerfully talented K’Vuone McNeal from Canton McKinley

Image
  K’Vuone McNeal Canton McKinley  Defensive End/Outside LB 2025 6’3 235 What are your goals for the Bulldogs for the 2024 season? Play every game as a team, with everyone doing their job. The whole team gives one hundred percent at practice and in the weight room every single day. Players on the team lifting our guys up during games Get better and better each week and win the state title. What are your personal goals for the season? Break the school sack record. be the top-ranked defensive end in Ohio. Help my team make it to the state title. Continue to lead on and off the field. Stay healthy all season. How long have you been the long snapper, and how did you get into playing that position? I have been playing long snapper for 2 years, and I started playing it because my big brother Cynceir McNeal played it when he came here, and he inspired me to start playing long snapper. You are also a linebacker and a tight end. Of those two positions, which one do you feel you are be
Read more