2024 Season-ending interview with Justin Thomas Purcell Marian High School


 

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 University, Marian University, and Lake Erie College, etc.

If you are invited to play in any of the all-star games, will you? Explain

Yes, I would love to play one last high school football game before the next level.

What made you a good teammate?

Always looked to improve someone’s weakness and be happy for other success; I also helped out the younger kids who looked up to me on the team.

How did you grow as a player this year that can help you at the next level and/or in life after sports?

I learned that when someone doubts you or your team, take those emotions out in the game and dominate.

What mark do you believe your class left on the football program?

The mark my class left reminded all of the younger kids on the team and in school to have fun while you’re on the field and hard work pays off. 

What is your favorite current TV show?

Stranger Things

What is the last book that you read along with the author?

Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes

What is your go-to snack?

Nature Valley bars

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