2024 Season-ending interview with Tyrique Mueller from William Henry Harrison

 

Tyrique Mueller

William Henry Harrison 

OT/OG/T

2025

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Awards won or earned: Varsity letters and GPA rewards 

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

I was really disappointed and sad because I knew we had more fight in us.
I realized that when I hug my grandma, that was going to be the last game of football I would ever play in high school, so it hit me really hard.

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

I think our class is one of the best classes to come through Harrison and that it would be a while before another class like us comes through. Just because we were all in and the records we beat just shows you how much work we put in during the offseason.

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

Getting to hit people and playing with your closet friends 

What was the biggest moment in your high school career?

When I switched to defensive the first time I got put in, I got a sack. I learned that I was better on defense than offense; I just wished I had more time to practice technique.

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

I couldn’t say just because this year there were tons of athletes who were good and would make big plays against us, but I would say Lakota East and Anderson have some of the best players that I have played against.

Who was the best team that you faced, along with the things that made them look so good?

EC (East Central, Ind.) Just because they are big and physical, they have been our number one enemy for a long time. Beating EC is one of the biggest things you can do as a Harrison Wildcat.

What was the biggest lesson that you learned from playing high school football that you can use in college and/or in life?

That you should never give up and keep pushing because when you give it all you got. You can achieve those goals.

If you are invited, will you be playing in any of the statewide all-star games?

100% just to learn more and get better prepared for what college has in store for me.

Which part of your game must you improve on before moving onto college ball?

It would have to be technique for me just because it will be a new atmosphere and the players will be stronger than high school players.

How is the recruiting process going?

It's going great. I have some offers and can't wait to get more; I'm just waiting for this dead period to end so I can show colleges. I’m ready to play at the next level.

Would you name some of the schools that you are hearing from, along with any offers?

Mount St. Joseph and Dension I have an offer to accept right now. I’m talking to Hudson Valley hoping to get an offer.

Football, track and field, wrestling: How long have you been in each of those sports?

I've been doing football since 9th grade, but I used to do it from 3rd through 5th but took a break. I did wrestling and track and field one year to help improve my body since it was going to be my senior year.

Where is the go-to spot in your area to grab a meal?

It would have to be bdubs just because you’ll always run into someone you know, and that is where everyone goes after a big win.

Who are your role models?

My role models are my grandma and grandpa. They have always been there for me and made sure that I never give up on my goal. They’re the reason I push my limits every time.

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

Harry Potter and the author is J. K. Rowling.