2024 Interview with Logan Elm Tight end Linebacker/Defensive End Keegan Diehl


 

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 recruit all the seniors I can get to come out and play. I have also asked more questions than ever.

Would you share with everyone any camps you have attended for football and the biggest lessons you have been learning?

I have attended football camps at Ashland, Morehead, Concordia, and Chillicothe. What I would like to share is to make sure you get one percent better every day. You won’t see overnight improvement, but small steps in the right direction will lead you to your goals.

What is the strongest part of your football game?

My mental understanding of football is my greatest asset.

As an athlete in any sport at any age, what has been your biggest moment?

In my eighth grade year, I caught the game-winning touchdown pass against our rival.

What was the highlight of the 2023 football season?

Upsetting a 9-0 Hamilton team at home

What are your personal and team goals for the 2024 season?

I want to be the leader on both sides of the ball. My team goals are for us to make it to round three of the playoff.

You are down five with five yards to go for the win, and you have enough time for one play. What play are you calling?

Doubles to trips; roll right flood. Giving our quarterback three receivers to throw to and the opportunity to run it in

Would you share with the readers any of the schools you are hearing from, along with which sport they are recruiting you for?

I have heard from Wittenberg and Mount Saint Joseph for football and Ohio Christian University for baseball.

Would you rather open the season with your rival or close the season out with them? Explain

I would rather close the season out. It gives you something to work toward. Along with lots of different games of film.

Have you ever gone to a Denison University football game?

No

Where is the best local spot to grab a meal?

Roosters

What is your favorite type of music?

Country

 

 

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