2024 Season-ending interview with Isaac Patterson from Westerville South High


 

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 the next level to be a better player?

I learned that I can compete with anyone I’m up against, no matter the size.

What makes you a good leader?

My ability to speak up and point out my teammates mistakes to correct them makes me a good leader.

Where on the field do you feel you are best at? Explain

DB, I'm one of the most aggressive DBS in the state when it comes to downhill tackling and run fitting, and there’s not a person in our conference who can beat me over the top either. 

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025?

Their chemistry with us; we’ve been together since my freshman year, and it’s been 3 straight years of us being on the same team.

How is the recruiting process going?

It could be better, but you can never complain; you are just blessed to be where I am.

Could you name a school or two that you are hearing from?

Pitt and JMU

When do you start preparing for your senior season?

The Monday after our season-ending loss 

What is your go-to snack?

Chocolate milkshake or peanut butter bagel 

Who are your role models?

Caleb Downs, Sean Taylor, and Tyrann Mathieu 

What are you doing for fun outside of sports?

I play a lot of video games, currently playing Black Ops 6. I also enjoy spending time with my friends.

 

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