2024 Season-Ending Interview With Kar’zell Daugherty From Washington High (PA.)


 

Kar’zell Daugherty

Washington High

C-G-DE-DT

2025

6'3 248

Awards won or earned: First team All-Conference, first team All-Academic

What were your emotions as you walked off the field as a high school football player for the last time?

I was sad for sure & kind of in a state of disbelief that I had played my last high school football game.

What will you miss the most from playing high school football?

I will miss the Saturday morning film sessions & pancakes after working out & taking ice baths with my teammates.

What was the toughest part of your high school football career?

Overcoming the concussion I suffered in a scrimmage game this season. I missed most of the season, & it really took a toll on me mentally.

What was the highlight of your high school football career?

Almost making it to the WPIAL championship at Acrisure Stadium my junior season.

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

The biggest lesson was staying calm & focused throughout games. Football has taught me how to be a better teammate & brother on & off of the field. It has taught me how to overcome obstacles that may not be foreseen & that I can be a leader on & off of the field.

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

#77 from South Park, I don't know his name, but he was solid competition.

Who was the best team that you played against, along with the thing that made them so good?

Seton LaSalle, they just played really good team ball.

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

100% I would love to; it sounds like it would be really fun.

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

The mark we left was encouraging each other and keeping the team focused when we weren't playing our best ball; a lot of us saw the Prexies dominate teams, and unfortunately we were on the other side of that coin this season, or seniors were leaders & kept the spirits high on the team to make sure that we gave maximum effort every time we hit the field.

What has been the best and worst part of the recruiting process?

The best part is getting to know the coaches, meeting collegiate athletes that were just in my position, and talking to them about their college experience. Also, I love seeing the different campuses. and the worst part is waiting for a response from recruiters & coaches.

Could you name some of the schools that you are hearing from?

The colleges that I am currently speaking to are Cal U, Lock Haven, & W&J (Washington & Jefferson).

What do you wish you would have done differently as a high school football player?

Taking better care of my body my freshman and sophomore year.

What is your favorite home-cooked meal?

My mom’s Thanksgiving dinner.

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

The Holy Bible

Outside of sports, what do you do for fun?

I like to go to Sheetz, go to the movies, & hang out with family & friends.

 


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