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  Ryan Benjamin Springfield High School (Delco) PA. Center, Long Snapper, DE/DT 2025 Height and Weight: 6"2.5-210lbs Awards won or earned: Sophomore year Honorable Mention All League Center, Junior Year 2nd Team All League Center. Awaiting senior year awards What were your feelings as you walked off the field for the last time as a high school football player? I was very emotional. I was sad that my season ended but also felt a sense of pride in what my teammates and I accomplished this year. It was bittersweet. I am excited for whats to come next. What two things will you remember the most from your high school football? The friendships that I have made over the years with my teammates and coaches and the energy and atmosphere of Friday night lights.  What will you miss the most from playing high school football? The practices, the games, and the moments shared with my teammates. The friendships I have made over the years and playing on Friday nights in front of th...

  Simon Schall Buckeye Valley High School Corner, Wr 2026 5’10 150 Awards won or earned: N/A Jersey #5 What was the high mark of the 2024 season? Week 2, it was 20-7 against Heath with 5 minutes left in the game. We made some stops on defense and offense was moving and made a comeback to win the game 21-20. Who was the best team that Buckeye Valley faced in 2024, along with the things that made them so good? Steubenville were very well disciplined and gave 110% every play. They knew what they had to do and executed it. Who was the best player that you faced this past season, laong with the team he played for? The running back from Delaware Hayes, Favor Akih What will you miss most from the 2025 class? The friendship—I've been playing with them for years. I could really depend on all of them on and off the field. What did you learn about yourself this season that you can use to be a better player and leader? I learned that putting in the work pays off. I always tried...

  Isaac Patterson Westerville South High S/WR/KR/PR 2026 6’ 180 Jersey number 0 What were your goals as you entered the 2024 season? Personal goals were having more TDS than last year (2), having more tackles than last year (65), goals I set for the team, and winning more games than last year. What was the highlight of the 2024 season? My performance against Big Walnut (region 7 champs) 2 TDS 97 Rec years, 6 TKLS, and a PBU  What was the low point of the 2024 season? Going on a 3-game losing streak, all of them by 3 points. Who was the best player that you faced this season, along with the team he played on? The best player I’ve faced this season is Favor Akih from Delaware Hayes High. Who was the best team that Westerville South faced this season, along with the things that made them so good? Big Walnut was the best team we faced this year; they play as a unit, and their chemistry is very good. What did you learn about yourself this season that you will use at ...

    Ezekiel Bowie School Columbus Crusaders Positions played RB/DB Class 2026 Height and Weight 5’7 170 Jersey number #1 How long have you played football, along with the reasons you continue to play? I’ve played organized football for 2 years now, and I continue to play because it’s the first thing I fell in love with and I’ve loved it all of my life. What was the high point of the 2024 season? The high point of the season to me was the first time we played Noblesville Christian this year. It was my last time playing in front of my RB coach, so it was bittersweet, but I ran for a season high (at the time) of 266 yards and 3 TDs. What was the low point of the 2024 season? The low point of the season to me was our last game. It hurt not being able to get it done and send our seniors out on a win. Just focusing on this past season, who was the best player that you faced, along with the team he played on? I’d have to say two guys that play for the Northern Virgi...

  Stefon Harmeling Cincinnati Landmark Wr/Rb/Db/Kr 2025 5’8 160 all conferences and divisions WR What were your feelings as you walked off the field for the last time as a high school football player? I didn’t feel too bad about it honestly; I just thought to myself how I at least had fun with my team one last time, and it might not be the end yet. What are you going to miss the most from playing high school football? Definitely going to miss the practices, game days, and team dinners we used to have.  Who was the best player that you have ever faced in a game, along with the team he played for? Probably Drew Minich when I played for Elder; he was a safety who played for Lakota West and had multiple d1 offers. Who was the best team that you ever faced, along with the things that made them so good? Moeller was the best team. Mainly because of the size and speed they had. Always put up a lot of points. What was the biggest difference between playing for Landmark Ch...

  Nolan Holt Unionville high school Positions played: defensive end, defensive tackle, nose guard, outside linebacker, tight end, offensive tackle, offensive guard Class 2025 Height and Weight: 6’4” 235 Awards won or earned Team captain (waiting on all league teams to be selected) What were your feelings as you walked off the field for the last time as a high school football player? Very sad, but glad we made it further than we did the past 2 years. What was the biggest lesson you learned from Coach Murphey and the football staff at Unionville High School that you can use at the next level? The importance of teamwork and discipline and good team chemistry goes a very long way. What was the highlight of your high school football career? Probably my game against Academy Park as a sophomore, where I had 1.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 3 tackles, and 3 TFL's. Who was the best player that you ever faced in a game, along with the team he played on?  Max Hiller from Coate...

  Kendol Brigle Edon Wide receiver and safety  2026 6'3 170 Awards won or earned: 1st team All-TAAC Wide receiver, 2nd team All-TAAC DB, 2nd team All-District Wide Receiver  What are you going to miss the most from the 2025 class? I am going to miss the energy and the leadership that they brought to the team. What was the high point of your season? Probably our comeback win against Edgerton  What was the low point of the season? Losing in the TAAC championship  Who was the best team that Edon faced this season, along with the things that made them so good? The best team that we faced was Ottawa Hills, and they were pretty fast and had a good defense. Who was the best player that you faced in a game this season, along with the team he played for? Rocco Pillarelli from Ottawa Hills Which part of your game do you believe is the strongest? I think that I've got pretty good speed. Which part of your game must you improve on the most to be a better ...

Andrew Smith Lewisburg area high school Offensive tackle/Defensive tackle 2025 6’3 275 Jersey number 72 What were your feelings as you walked off the field for the last time as a high school football player? It was heartbreaking placing 2nd in the district championship as we lost in the last seconds of the game and seeing my team walk off the field for the last time. What will you remember the most from your high school football? Playing with my brothers all 4 years and having each other's backs What was the high point of the 2024 season? Blowing out Warrior Run to enter the Super 16  What was the low point of the 2024 season? Losing to Shamokin  Who was the best player that you faced, along with the school he played for? Max Johnson Line Mountain Who was the best team that you faced, along with the things that made them so good? Shamokin, they were a football team that knows the ball. They fired on all cylinders. And fought until the end. What game will you r...

  Avion Brown Running Back Gahanna Lincoln 2025 Jersey # 10 What were your feelings as you got off the field for the last time as a high school fotball player? I was emotional, but ready for the next chapter. If you are invited to play in any of the statewide all-star games, will you? Explain Yes, because it’ll give me one more opportunity to play the sport that I love at a high school level. What will you remember the most from your high school football career game or anything football-related? The game that I rushed for 210 yards against Coffman Gahanna has played some strong non-league opponents; of those opponents, which team was the best? What made them so good? Mason, because they were probably the most physical team we have played. Who was the best player that you competed against in a game, along with the team he played for? Keishaun Calhoun from Groveport What did you learn about yourself this season that you will use at the next level to be a better player...

  I first covered the Indiana State finals back in 2018 and have covered them every year since, minus the COVID year. I have stayed for all six games, minus the year I caught a virus of some sort and was able only to cover the Friday games. I did not want to take a chance of someone else getting sick, especially since COVID was still on the minds of so many. I have now watched 72 different teams play in person from Indiana; after the games this weekend, that total will be up to 78 with these schools added to the list this weekend. (Linton-Stockton, East Noble, Brownsburg, Providence, North Judson, and Warsaw). I can say Indiana does a great job of taking care of the media. With a different meal with each game in the huge Colts press box, stats are provided if you want them. There is always a person from the I.H.S.A.A. around if you need to speak with them. All of the staff that I have come in contact with, be it the elevator operators, the staff providing the food, or security on...

Parker Hall Trinity High School Center 2025 6’5 290 Jersey Number 74 What were your feelings as you walked off the field for the last time as a high school player? I was sad, but when I was talking to my coaches and teammates, I realized that I gave it my all and did all that I could to win. What will you remember the most from the 2024 season? Winning the CVC metro division for the first time since 2009. What will you remember the most from your high school football career? I will never forget taking the field with my brothers on our senior night and coming out with a great win over Cardinal. Will you accept an invitation to participate in any of the post-season all-star games? It would be a great honor, and I would definitely consider it. Who was the best player you have ever faced in a game, along with the team he played on? My first year starting varsity was my sophomore year, when I played against Richard Luecke from Lutheran West. Who was the best team you faced? ...

  Justin Thomas Purcell Marian High School RB/FS/ATH 2025 6’0 and 190  Jersey number #8 What were your feelings as you walked off the field for the last time as a high school football player? Emotional and the thought of never playing a high school snap again.  What will you remember the most from your high school football career? My first varsity touchdown. What was the high point of the 2024 season? Winning the first round of playoffs. What was the low point of the 2024 season? Losing against CHCA. Who was the best player that you faced, along with the school he played for? CHCA linebacker #14 Blake Powell Who was the best team that you faced, along with the things that made them so good? Anna High School, they worked as a team in every aspect and executed their game plan. What game will you remember the most for your career? Paint Valley Have you heard from any colleges; if so, could you name one or two of them? Mercyhurst University, Thomas More U...

  Zarius Harvey Archbishop Mcnicholas CB/WR 2026 5’9  170lbs What will you remember the most from the 2024 season? I will remember celebrating in the locker room after a big win with the team dancing and singing together, making some of the best moments of the season. How did you grow as a player, along wi th how you can use that to be a better player and leader next season? I would say grew as a player as far as leadership. In my past seasons I was good but never said anything and would just, but now I’m on the field coaching people up, keeping the morale up, celebrating, and keeping that positive energy throughout all adversity. Looking at the three teams that you guys lost to, which of those teams do you believe was the best, along with the reason they were so good? If I would have said anybody, it would have to be Steubenville. They were well coached and disciplined and played the hardest against us. Of the nine wins, which one meant the most to you? Explain Be...

Ethan Fisher Brooke High School WR, DB, KR 2026 #14 5'11, 165 lbs What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025?  What I’m going to miss the most is their leadership and spending time with them every day, getting better and better as a team. How did you grow as a player this season? What I think grew on was my leadership for the younger guys also staying locked in if I make a mistake. What was the high mark of the season for you? The high mark of the season for me was definitely beating Weir for our last game; it felt great to walk away with a win with the team of our last game of the season. How did you handle things when things were not going as well as you hoped? I stayed focused. I didn’t let the downs get to me and played the best I could. How do you feel the team's chemistry developed throughout the season? The team has always had good chemistry on and off the field; we really stayed together during the times we weren’t getting wins. It really ...

  Quinton ‘Azirale’ Jones  Akron Garfield CLC Defensive end, nose tackle  2026 Jersey Number:35 What was the highlight of the 2024 season? Against Southeast finishing with four tackles and one assist What was the low point of the 2024 season? Just always focused on the task at hand  with  them dog fight games and just coming up short How did you grow as a player this season that will help you become a better player and leader next season? Controlling my emotions physically and mentally when under pressure and just  to continue to build  with these guys  The Rams went 4-6 this season? What is it going to take for the Rams to not only be a serious city contender but make a deep playoff run in 2025? First, we have a supportive group of coaches and we just keep putting in work this offseason. and on season  What disadvantages do you feel city league schools have compared to other schools in the area? Just the reality of the game lett...

  Jino Mozzocio Neshannock High School QB/DB 2026 Jersey #1 How much do you believe you grew as a player and leader this season? I think I grew a lot this year compared to last year. I was more mature, completely understood the offense, and became a leader throughout the year.   What was the highlight of the 2024 season for you as a player and then as a team? For me as a player, it was winning another conference title, but we gotta stop settling for those as a team. I’m proud of how we grew together and how we fought through adversity. Who was the best team that you guys faced this season, along with what made them so good? The best team we faced this year was probably the Elwood City Wolverines; they had a ton of seniors and were well coached. In looking at your stats, you appear to be a dual threat quarterback. What part of your game do you believe is the most dangerous? I believe I’m most dangerous running the football, but as a quarterback, you can’t be one-...

  Christopher Roberts Jr. Trinity High School 2025 Inside linebacker What were your feelings as you walked off the field for the last time as a high school player? I was sad at first, then my teammates cheered me up and made me realize I left no regrets. What was the high-mark of the season? When we won against Cardinal to start a win streak What was the low point of the season? The 3-game losing streak from week 2 to week 5 How do you feel you grew as a player this season? I feel like I’ve learned how to become more of a leader and a teammate. How did you handle things when things got tough during the season? We are just working to better ourselves. What will you remember the most from your high school football career? I will remember this season because we won the CVC Metro Division, and that hasn’t been done here in 15 years. What made you decide to start playing football? I don’t know really, my mom just signed me up for football when I was about 4 years old, a...

  Lorenzo Fitzgerald Stow-Munroe Falls High School 2026 DE Jersey Number 9 What was the high point of the 2024 season?  The high point of the season was gaining valuable experience and insight into what I need to work on to become a better player and a more reliable teammate next season. What was the low point of the 2024 season? The low point of the season was our inability to capitalize in the second half. We’d be right in the game at halftime, but often came out flat and couldn’t execute when it mattered. Who was the best team that the Stow-Munroe Falls Bulldogs faced during the season? The best team Stow faced, in my opinion, was Wadsworth. We had a really good first quarter, then everything went downhill from there. Who was the best player that you faced last season, along with the team he played for?  The best player I faced last season was Jake Clapper from Hudson; he was really good with his hands, had good footwork, and was aggressive. The season did ...

  Name: Ben Stepp  School: Northwest High School  Positions played: QB  Class: 2026 When we last spoke, you were in the process of transferring from Green High School to Mogadore. That did not come to be. Could you tell everyone what happened and then how you came to be at your new school? Last year, I was in a transferring process from leaving Green High School into a new environment where I was given a better chance to develop and become a better athlete. There were multiple schools that seemed like a fit, such as Mogadore, but Northwest High School stuck out to me through education and the best opportunity for me to play at the best of my abilities through the community and the coaches I've grown to know.  What was it like transferring to a new school and playing football with them? At first, transferring to a new school was difficult to really fit into a different way of practice, conditioning, and playing and really a completely different lifestyle i...