2025 Interview with Isaiah DeWitt from Tri Junior Senior High School(IND)

 

Isaiah DeWitt

Tri Junior Senior High School

RB, DB, ATH

2026

5’9, 185

Jersey Number: 3

Awards won or earned: All Conference TEC, All County, HPG Small School All-State, CT player of the week (week 8)

Post a small recap of last season with personal highlights and any other big moments you have and/or memories you have from last season, whether it be a game, the bus ride to or from the game, or any other thing that sticks out.

Some big moments that happened this last year were rushing for 250 and 5 touchdowns in one half in week 3. Another big moment of the year was beating our rival school in a shootout game ending 64-46.

During our first interview, you had mentioned these goals for the 2024 season. My goals for the 2024 season are to rush for 1000+ yards and 10+ touchdowns. I would also like to win a sectional and regional championship. Which of these goals did you achieve?

I rushed for over 1000 yards and over 10 TDs. We were unable to win a sectional or a regional championship; however, we want it badly this year.

How did the track season go for you?

My track season went well. I PR’d in long jump, getting up to 20’9, and in the 100 at 11.2. We also brought home our first county championship in over 20 years, which was a great moment.

With this being your final season, have you approached things differently than you have in the past?

Every rep in the weight room and every rep on the field has been treated like it will be my last. I really want to bring home a sectional championship to our school, so I am making sure that we achieve that goal.

What was the best moment of the 2024 season?

Winning against our rival (Knightstown) in a long-lasting game.

What was the toughest part of the season?

The toughest part of the season was losing round two of sectionals because we were leading by several scores at halftime.

What will you miss the most from the 2025 class?

I will miss the teaching abilities that the players had and helped guide our class to where we are today.

What makes you a good teammate?

What makes me a good teammate is my leadership ability. I am a firm believer in if one person succeeds, the team succeeds. Football is a very selfless game, and I strive to make sure all my guys eat.

Who is the toughest player to square up against during practice?

The toughest player to square up against at practice would have to be Bryan Kinder; he is a 6’4 lengthy receiver who is hard to guard.

Which teammate is the vocal leader?

Our team’s vocal leader, in my opinion, would be Isaiah Gray; he is loud and makes sure everyone knows what they’re doing.

If you could take one game from the home schedule and move it to any stadium in the nation, which game are you moving, and where are you playing that game?

I would move our week 7 game against our rival Knightstown to play at Lucas Oil Stadium, like we were playing against each other in the state championship.

How much would it mean to you to be invited to the North/South game after the season?

It would mean a lot; it is definitely a goal for the season, and only 3 other players from my school's history have played in that game, so it would put my name up there with the greats of our school.

Would you share with the readers some of the colleges you are hearing from, along with any offers you have claimed?

I have heard from several colleges in state and out of state, but I currently hold offers from Franklin College, Calumet College of St. Joseph, Rio Grande University, and Oakland City University.

Which state would you like to visit for the first time?

Wyoming, it would be fun to go camping or hunting out there.

Who are your favorite and least favorite NFL teams?

My favorite team is the Pittsburgh Steelers, and my least favorite team would have to be the Baltimore Ravens because I hate when the Steelers lose to them.

Have you ever gone to an Indianapolis Indians game?

Yes, I have been to several. It is unfortunate Indiana does not have an MLB team; however, the Indians are fun to watch.

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