2024 Season-Ending Interview With State Champion Garrett Ranes From New Palestine (Indiana)


 

Garrett Ranes 

New Palestine (Indiana)

LINEBACKER & TIGHT END
2026

6,2 230

Awards won or earned: All-Conference and All-State last year.

What has it been like playing at Lucas Oil Stadium?

It was crazy playing there and super tough with your breathing.

Will you explain how it feels to walk off the field as a state champion?

It feels great. probably one of the best feelings you’ll ever feel as a student athlete in high school 

What was the toughest part of the 2024 season?

The toughest part was injuries and guys stepping up in big spots.

Who was the best team you faced this year, along with what made them so good?

Bishop Chatard was really good this year, and what made them so good is they didn’t shoot themselves in the foot; you had to legit beat them; they weren’t going to beat themselves.

Who was the best player that you have faced in a game, along with the team he played for?

The best player I played against was probably one of Decatur Central's wide receivers.

What was the biggest lesson that you have learned from playing football?

That’s it; it’s not all about winning. 

What makes you a good teammate?

I care more for others’ success than my own.

Which part of your game must you improve on before the 2025 season starts?

Probably my getting off blocks, although it wasn’t bad.

During the season, which part of your game do you feel you improved on the most?

Probably my ability to read the play before it happens 

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

Their leadership, even though some of them didn’t play, was great, and they held people accountable.

When do you start training for the 2025 season?

This week 

What is the toughest part of being a student-athlete?

Staying up with the homework, to be honest.

What is your favorite type of music?

Rap for sure 

What is your go-to snack?

Easily Cheez-Its

What is a skill or talent that you have that would shock your teammates?

Crazy at video games


 

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