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  Connor Boreman Juniata Wr/Cb/S 2025 5’10 150 How long have you played football, along with the reasons you continue to play? I’ve played since I was 7. I play because I love building a bond with my teammates. Who or what got you started playing football? My friends are getting me to switch from soccer. What are your personal goals for the 2024 season? 40+catches What goals are you setting for your team? Winning our league, then going on to try and go deep in the states. WR/CB/DB Of those three positions, which one do you feel you are best at? Probably wide receiver because the defensive player never knows what you’re doing. WR/CB/DB Of the three positions, which one is the toughest to prepare for? Cornerback by far, because it’s the hardest position on the field. Who is the most talented player that you have ever played with? Jonathan Kauffman Who is the best player that you have ever faced in a game? Khalon Simmons or Tucker Teats What has been your biggest ...

 Note: I met coach Buchanan back in his days at Mason County and he has allowed me three interviews. Name: David Buchanan Anderson County HS Positions HFC: Paris, Mason, Mercer, Anderson College Centre Would you share with everyone your coaching career, from your first job up to your current position? Mercer Assistant, 1986-1987 Paris Assistant, 1988-1991 Paris HFC, 1992-1995 Mason HFC, 1996-2014 Mercer HFC, 2015-2021 Anderson HFC, 2023-Present What made you take the Anderson County job? My second interview lasted at least two hours. We were able to continue those talks over the week and were able to get on the same page and have the same vision for the football program. I really like the Anderson administration, and they have followed through on what they said they would do. The first time I was on that field was in 1971. I was with my dad, who was the HFC at Boyle County. Over the past 50 years, I have been around that program. When I got the job, it was a huge challeng...

  Jude Blake Brooke highschool OT/DT 2026 6’2 250 What do you feel was the biggest difference between the 2022 and 2023 teams? There is definitely intensity when it comes to practicing, and it feels like everybody is bought in. What was the high mark of the 2023 season? When did we beat the university in week 3? What mark do you think the 2024 class has left on the football team? They showed us what it takes to be leaders on and off the field. Turf or grass? Personally, I like turf. What makes you a good teammate? I’m always positive, and I try to push my peers to be the best they can be. Who is the toughest teammate to go against in practice? My guy, Marcus Reed, and I’ve been going up against each other since middle school, and it’s always a challenge. Who has been the best player that you have ever faced in a game, along with the team he played for? I faced Brock Kuttie from Linsly in a scrimmage my sophomore year. What is the toughest part of playing on the l...

  NeQuan Harris  Independence (Columbus) High School I’m a true all-around player.   Class of 2026 5’8 180 What was the high point of the 2023 season? The high point of our season was winning five straight and making the playoffs after starting 0-5. What was the low point of the 2023 season? The low point of the 2023 season was starting 0–5. It was embarrassing. What are your goals for the 2024 season? My goals for the 2024 season are to be city champions and to make an all-Ohio team. Rb,WR,DB,FS Of those positions that you are listed as playing, which one do you feel you are best at?  I feel I am best at RB. Rb,WR,DB,FS Of those positions that you are listed as playing, which one do you feel is the toughest to prepare for? The hardest position to prepare for is running back, especially at independence. The pressure the running backs of independence go through is truly unmatched by anything else I have ever experienced. What has been your biggest moment...

  George Georgostathis Mariemont WR 2025 5’11 165 What was the high point of the 2023 season? Growing my football IQ What was the low point of the 2023 season? Fracturing my back in a scrimmage caused me to miss the season. What are your goals for the 2024 season? Make a playoff run and recover first-team honors. What makes you a dangerous receiver? I’m a route technician who makes explosive plays, which causes me to be a walking mismatch. What is the toughest aspect of playing wide receiver? Being mentally tough enough to go from a bad play, wash it out, and make a great play right after. For a receiver, what is the worst type of weather to play in? Snow because it affects all aspects of the game, including cutting, catching, and blocking. Turf or grass? Great grass is the best, but overall, turf is the best because it feels like my cuts are a lot more crisp. Who is the best player that you have faced in a game, along with the team he played on? The best player...

  Evan Tappe Valley Forge  Free Safety 2026 5'9", 160 lbs  What was the highlight of the 2023 football season? In my opinion, the highlight of the 2023 season was knocking off the 7th-ranked Buckeye. All the odds were stacked against us, and no one expected us to win, but we talked in the locker room before the game, and we wanted to go put the state on notice, and we sure did. How did your baseball season go? Baseball had its highs and lows for me. Overall, I batted in the.280s–.290s between summer and high school baseball. I feel as if this year was a big learning experience for me in the sense of trying to keep the mental part of the game under control.  Last time I interviewed you, you let me know that you were going to be playing some cornerback. How much time did you get at the position, and how did it go? I actually ended up being flipped to safety before the first game. I had, in my opinion, a very successful year. I finished with first team all con...

  Name: Ben Kahle  School, St. Francis de Sales Positions played: QB, TE, WR, LB Graduating year 2025 Height and weight 6’3 225  How long have you played football, along with the reason or reasons you continue to play? I’ve played football for ten years. I started playing football because my family loved the game, and I naturally did as well. It turned into a personal love as I learned more and my positions evolved. I love the discipline, the contact, and the teamwork, and I am looking forward to growing in the sport through my senior year and into college. As the captain of the football team, what are some of the responsibilities that come with that? It’s a role I take very seriously. First, be the best teammate I can possibly be. Naturally, I’m an example and mentor to underclassmen. Beyond that, I work to create a standard for the program and my position. Specifically, for our team, we have had a lot of hurdles over the past years, so I’m working to be the exam...

 Note: Props to Myles Hutchinson from Grove City for setting this interview up. Name: Anthony Whatley  School: Central Crossing  Positions played: Running back and linebacker Graduating year: 2025 Height and weight: 206 5’10 Who and/or what got you started playing football?  I used to play football with my dad when I was young, and I have been hooked ever since.  How long have you played football, along with the reasons you continue to play?  I have been playing football since I was 4, and the reason I still play is because I love the game. I love competing, whether on the gridiron, basketball court, or just in life. I always find a way to win! Would you rather kick the season off against your rival or play them in the final week of the season?  I would rather play them in the final week of the season because it’s a do-or-die moment for getting to the playoffs. Our rival is always Week 10, and this year it could be my last high school footbal...

  Carson Tootle School Logan High School Positions played Quarterback Graduating year 2027 Height and weight 6’4, 190 What are your personal goals for the 2024 season? Take more command of the offense. With me starting as a freshman last year, it was hard to step into a leadership role. What are your thoughts on playing on special teams? Definitely not for me, considering my position. What is your favorite part of a Logan High School practice? We have position meetings at the end of every practice to recap the day and go over the highs and lows of that particular day. How much time are you spending watching game films on your own? A good amount of time, knowing your opponents defensive scheme can be big on a Friday night. How much time do you spend studying your playbook? The playbook comes pretty naturally to me; that’s not too much of a problem, so not too much time. What is your favorite weather to play in? A nice, chilled fall evening with the sun just falli...

  Josh Adelsperger School Harrison  Positions played Wr/Db Graduating year 2026 Height and weight 5”10/175 What has been your biggest moment as an athlete, in any sport, at any age? Scoring five touchdowns against East Central in 7th grade  What makes you a good teammate? Know who to push with positive reinforcement and who not to.  What would you do if you saw a teammate struggling to learn a new move or play? Show them or tell them how to do it. If you could change one thing about the way football is played, what would it be? All of the rules are being changed, so play it how it’s supposed to be played. Do you feel that you and your teammates are role models for the young kids who come and root for you? Yes, because we show them our attention and teach them our knowledge of the game. How do you overcome a bad game? Leave it behind and move on to the next one. Which game are you looking forward to the most? East central  Would you ra...

  Keegan Diehl Logan Elm Tight end Linebacker/Defensive End 2025 6’1 210 Baseball, basketball, and football How long have you been in each sport? Baseball: 12 years Basketball: 9 years Football: 6 years  Of the three sports that you play, what or who got you into them? Baseball—my grandpa had a love for the game. He taught me to pitch and catch by the time I was 5. Basketball: All three of my siblings had played basketball before me. Football: My dad and brother are both big into football. My dad has coached since I was born, so I’ve always been around the game. How did your basketball and baseball seasons go? We made a Cinderella run to the conference in basketball. Upsetting the number 3 and 6 teams in our region Baseball: We had an average season, went into extras, and lost against a very talented Sheridan team in the tournament. With this being your final high school football season, have you found yourself preparing any differently? Explain I have tried to ...

  Kyler Sapp  School Edon High School Positions played QB|CB Graduating year 2025 Height and weight 6’2 200 Which QB college or pro do you try and take from their game and put into yours? I just try to be my own type of player. What will you miss the most from your teammates who graduated this year? The friendships we had. What is the toughest aspect of being a high school student athlete? Not getting many breaks throughout the season. What is your favorite part of practice? lifting in the morning. What is the toughest part of an Edon High School practice? Sprints. You're behind by five, with enough time to run play from your opponent's five-yard line. What play are you calling? Some sort of rub route with the slot receivers. What has been your biggest moment on the football field? Beating Waynesfield-Goshen during last year’s playoffs.   This is probably a dumb fan question, but what is a quarterback's thought process when throwing into double cover...

  Sean Richardson Solon High School   DL/OG/TE/FB 2025 5’11 200Lbs With this being your final high school season, have you found yourself doing things differently than you have in the past? Yes, of course. Being my last season, I have a lot of goals I want to accomplish, not just for myself but for my team. We have a lot to prove after last season, so that alone had to intensify, and me being a senior, it starts with me and the rest of my senior class. How did your track season go?  I went really well, developed better mental abilities doing track, and hit a couple nice PRs looking to do some damage in the suburban conference next year. How long have you been in track and football?  I’ve been playing football since I was 4, and track, which I started when I was young, took a very long break and started back up my sophomore year at Solon. What are your goals for the 2024 football season?  There are so many things I want to do this season, but to sum it...

  Benjamin Yuudai Rice Arch Bishop Moeller (Cincy) RB  2027 5ft '11.5 inch  189 How long have you played football, along with the reasons you continue to play? 9 years I play because of how much of my life I have invested in it and how I believe I can change it for the better, and I love the thought of how much joy I can bring to fans, family, and teammates when I play at my best. What or who got you started playing football? My mom and dad are professional trainers, and I grew up in the gym. When they saw my ability, they led me to the sport.  What is the toughest part of playing running back? I would say that you take and deliver more blows than any other position on the field. This is why I spend so much time taking care of my body. What are your goals for the 2024 season? This year, I want to at least lead the GCL in rushing as well as be a great pass protector for our QB. In the future, I would love to become a state-leading rusher. The team goal is ...

Briggs Gallehue Edon  Wr,Fs 2026 6’5 210 lbs What will you remember the most from the 2023 season? Upsetting the #3-ranked Waynesfield-Goshen team What was it like not only to make the playoffs last season but to go on the road and get that big win? That win was one of my favorite moments of playing football. Football, basketball, and track How long have you been in each sport, and what got you started in them? I have played football since 4th grade and have always loved playing it. I started playing basketball at an early age, always trying to beat my brother. I started doing track in my 8th grade year, and the sport has been growing on me more every year. What are your personal goals for the 2024 season? To have 500 yards receiving, 8 tds, 7 ints, and to win a TAAC championship  What do you believe is the strongest part of your game? High-pointing the football and my football IQ Which part of your game are you hoping to improve on to make you a better player? ...

  Parker Kelley Edon High School Left tackle, defensive tackle 2025 6’1 225 With this being your final go-around as a high school football player, have you been preparing any differently? Explain I have been hitting the weight room extra hard and keeping my nose in Hudl while watching the film. What or who got you started playing football? I watched a lot of football growing up, and it really struck my interest because it involved hitting other guys and being physical. What are your personal goals for the 2024 season? 1st team all state, 1st team all taac for both offense and defense  Which game are you looking most forward to this season? Ottawa hills Offense line or defensive line, which do you feel you are best at? Defensive line because I’ve had more experience playing there, starting as a freshman. Offense line or defensive line, which is harder to prepare for? Offensive line, you don’t really know how a defensive end is going to perform a move when you ge...

  Cohen Hulbert Edon LB, WR, HB 2025 6’1 215 lbs How long have you played football, along with the reasons you continue to play? I have played since I was in elementary school, starting with flag football. I’ve played tackle since 5th grade. I continue to play because I love the game and because it allows me to be me. What or who got you started playing football? My dad and brother were the major reasons. I also loved watching players like Jeff Okudah, Marshon Lattimore, Darron Lee, Chase Young, and Raekwon McMillan. I wanted to be like those guys.  MLB/HB/WR Of the three positions, which one do you believe you are the best at? LB MLB/HB/WR Of the three, which one was the toughest to prepare for? LB With this being your final high school season, have you found yourself preparing any differently? Yes, I’m realizing it’s my last year of high school, so I find myself embracing every moment, even the ones that suck. I also train harder, lift with more intensity, and ...