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2025 Interview with Ean Tatar, Belle Vernon (PA)

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  Ean Tatar Belle Vernon WR/DB 2028 6’2 175 lbs Jersey Number: 5 Awards won or earned: Ranked #11 for receiver in the class of 2028 HUDL LINK: http://www.hudl.com/v/2ReQEt Other sports played: basketball, wrestling, soccer Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice. My favorite memory I had from playing sports is learning that someone is working while you’re being lazy. Therefore, if it’s not football, I don’t have time for it. What are your goals for the season? My goals this season are getting my first D1 offer and having a great stat sheet. What goals are you setting for the team? Our team’s goal is to win a state championship this year. What is the toughest part of the first day of full pads practice? The toughest part of pads for me is getting used to catching with them because without the pads, it is way easier for m...

2025 Interview with Caden Seymour, Western Beaver (PA)

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  Caden Seymour Western Beaver/Industry, Pennsylvania DE/TE 2028 6’2 and 176 Jersey Number: 44 Awards won or earned: Best defensive player HUDL LINK: http://www.hudl.com/v/2Rp7C7 Other sports played: Wrestling Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice. N/A What are you going to miss the most from the 2025 class? The memories we made Who or what got you started playing football? N/A What are the three biggest reasons you continue to play the game? Make it D1, prove people wrong, and I love the sport. How do you handle criticism? To prove them wrong What is your game day routine? Eat a ton of food. 12 hours before game day and drink a lot of water. What do you feel is the strongest part of your game? Being relied on. How would you describe your style of play? Physical and aggressive. What were you able to accomplish durin...

2025 Interview with Gavin Sealscott, Kenton Wildcats

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  Gavin Sealscott Kenton Wildcats (OH) Positions: DB/WR/KR 2028 5’9”, 145 lbs. Jersey number: 10 Awards won: Most youth wrestling pins and wins. Middle school track records for 100m/200m/400m Middle school state qualifier Track and field 2023 Ohio academic All-American Southern Exposure Camp MVP (Georgia) middle school showcase DB/WR MVP (Michigan) WBL male track athlete of the year twice.  First place at the state regional powerlifting meet (OH) Second team: All-Ohio track and field. First team All freshman track and field. First team, underclass man, track and field What or who got you into playing football?  My dad, he, played and coached youth football in Kenton. What keeps you playing the game?  I love my teammates and coaches, and I want to win championships and be the best at any competition. What are your goals for this season?  I have no personal stat goals; I never have any season I’ve played. I want to win a league title and state championship....

2025 Interview with Ty England, Lloyd memorial high school (KY)

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  Ty England Lloyd memorial high-school (Erlanger, Ky) DL OL 2026 6,1 270lbs Jersey Number:51 HUDL LINK:  https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22792831/67711e9f8a6b6c88d11b619f Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice. I would definitely say the best feeling is walking out of the locker room surrounded by teammates and fans. The energy is like no other with fireworks and our music playing definitely gets me in the right headspace for the game!! And also Saturday morning as we watch our film from the previous game fixing our mistakes and learning from them What is the biggest memory you have from playing sports? Definitely my first game vs Newport central catholic even though we didn't come out with the result we wanted it was my first ever time playing football in my life and for it to be a varsity game in a close game it ...

Indiana teams that I have watched play in person

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  Love going to the state finals in Indiana.  Delta is my favorite place in the state to catch a game.  1-Indianapolis Scecina Memorial 2-Delta 3-Mt Vernon (Fortville) 4-Bedford 5-Alexandria 6-Easstbrook 7-Oak Hill 8-Mississinewa 9-Madison Grant 10-Frankton 11-Elwood 12-East Central 13-Western Boone 14-Fort Wayne Dwenger 15-Evansville Central 16-Carmel 17-Warren Central 18-Pioneer 19-North Vermillion 20-West Lafayette 21-Evansville memorial 22-New Palestine 23-Decatur Central 24-Indianapolis Howe 25-Greensburg 26-Connersville 37-Rushville 28-Franklin County 29-Batesville 30-South Dearborn 31-Lawrenceburg 32-Milan 33-Lafayette Central Catholic 34-Indianapolis Lutheran 35-Indianpolis Bishop Chatard  36-Heritage Hills 37-Valparaiso 38-East Noble 39-Center Grove 40-Northeasten (Fountain City) 41-Union County 42-Crimson Knights 43-Knightstown 44-Eastern Hancock 45-Yorktown 46-Adams Central 47-Gibson Southern  48-Brebeuf Jesuit 49-Zionsville 50-Indianapolis Cathedral ...

2025 Interview with Kaleb Evans Lloyd Memorial High School (KY)

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  Kaleb Evans Lloyd Memorial High School, Erlanger, KY QB 2026 6’3 200 lbs. Jersey Number: 15 Awards won or earned: District player of the year HUDL LINK: http://www.hudl.com/v/2Qv4tm Other sports played: basketball Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice. I would have to say one of my favorite things about Friday night is walking out of the locker room with my teammates and the bleachers being filled and there are fireworks in the sky and loud music playing. There is no better feeling than that!! With this being your final high school football season, are you approaching the season differently than you have in the past? Explain Every year I come into the season with high expectations of our team and try my hardest to prepare for that season. But this year is my last shot at winning a state championship, so I feel that...

2025 Interview with Bryce Beachem from Johnston High School (IOWA)

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  Bryce Beachem Johnston High School, Johnston, IA WR, CB, PR 2027 5’9 170 Jersey number: Last year (17), this year (0). Awards won or earned: first team conference, first team all district, 2nd team all state HUDL LINK: https://t.co/niuW3Hr0bo Other sports played: Track and field Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice. First game of the season, my first varsity game, and the first time playing corner, and I had a trick play on me in the first half. Then in the second half, we were down with no momentum and needed a big play and got an interception in the end zone, and our team went down to score. In the Northwest final drive, I got my second interception of the game and pick-sixed it to close out the game, and it was a great feeling after the game with all the recognition and praise. Who or what got you started playin...

2025 Interview with Ryder Cain from Garrettsville Garfield

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  Ryder Cain Garrettsville Garfield, Garrettsville, Ohio Safety, wing back, and tailback 2028 5, 10, 180 Jersey Number: 35 Awards won or earned: 1st team all league, all district honorable mention HUDL LINK: https://t.co/AWDzOaWccr Other sports played: Wrestling, track and field Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice. The Crestview game was when I had 13 tackles, 2 TFL, and 1 PBU. What was the highlight of the 2024 season? The highlight of the 2024 season was winning the MVAC. My biggest memory was how exciting and nerve-racking the Crestview game was. What makes you a good teammate? I think I’m a good teammate because I’m always there to uplift my teammates and hold them accountable. What is the strongest part of your game? The strongest part of my game is my ability to close distance and make plays. Which part of you...

2025 Interview with Urbana Head Coach Carleton Cotner

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  Carleton Cotner Urbana High School Head Football Coach College: Norwich University (Vermont) Could you share with the readers your coaching tree, from first job to current job? Started right out of college at Muncie South HS in Indiana. Spent the next 10 years coaching in college. Norwich University Plymouth State University United States Merchant Marine Academy Ohio Wesleyan University After that, HC at Fairbanks HS 2003-2006 HC at Ben Logan HS 2007-2013 Co/OC at Dublin Jerome HS 2014 DL at Marysville HS 2015 DL at Bellefontaine HS 2016 HC Urbana HS 2017 to present Who are some of the coaches that you have learned the most from? My time at Plymouth State University under Don Brown was crucial in my overall development as a coach. Understanding the importance of relationship building, motivation, and player development. Mike Hollway at OWU taught me how to develop a family atmosphere. At the HS level, the guy I learned a lot from and talk to quite a bit is Toby Smith. Coached wit...

2025 Interview with Jonathan Adjin-Tettey from East Stroudsburg South High School

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  Jonathan Adjin-Tettey East Stroudsburg/South High School DE O Line 2026 6’0 215 Jersey Number: 50 Awards won or earned: 2x all league HUDL LINK: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18117169/671f96470f40bd694879e411 Other sports played: Wrestling, Track Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice. Last year’s season was special; we opened strong, beating some tough teams, and had a solid record. Winning the district championship was definitely a highlight in my career, and something I always think back to is winning our rivalry game and when our student section rushed the field. What is the best part of being a member of the East Stroudsburg South football family? The best part of being a member of this team is the community and the support we get. We really play as a family, and every time I step on the field, I know I’m playing...

2025 Interview with Logan Sell from James A. Garfield

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  Logan Sell School/town: James A. Garfield, Garrettsville, OH Positions played: ILB, FB Class: 2027 5’10”, 170 lbs. Jersey Number: 12 Awards won or earned: Varsity letterman, 1st team all-league (MVAC) HUDL LINK: http://hudl.com/v/2RNAjy Other sports played:Wrestling Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice. Week 9 vs. Crestview: A victory on the road to win the league championship What are the three biggest reasons that you play football? I play for the game, the friends, and the fun. Who or what got you started playing football? My brother What has been your biggest moment as an athlete? Getting a TFL on one of my first varsity plays. What has been your most embarrassing moment as an athlete? Missing open tackles Linebacker or running back, which one do you feel you are better at? Explain I feel I’m better at lineback...

2025 Interview with Maddox Mohler from Zanesville

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  Maddox Mohler Zanesville/Zanesville, Ohio QB/WR 2027 5’10 160 Jersey Number: 8 Awards won or earned: Zanesville Times Recorder Athlete of the Week, City Tire Pro Player of the Game HUDL LINK: http://www.hudl.com/profile/19117760 Other sports played: Baseball, Basketball Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice. Something that sticks out in practice is how hard our O-line works. Might not have had the best year last year, but every practice you can see improvement with the guys up front. What are you looking forward to the most this season? Our first game with new coach Zach Clapper What makes you a good teammate? I'm a good teammate because I'm always a guy people can lean on and learn from. How do you handle criticism?  I handle criticism by maintaining a positive attitude and mindset and continuing to work. How...

2025 Interview with Tyler Gjerde from Buena High School, AZ

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  Tyler Gjerde Buena High School, AZ center, D-line Class of 2026 Height and Weight: 6’2, 245 Jersey Number 75 Awards won or earned: first team all-region 5A southern, Buena O linemen of the year, all-academic for AZ What are your personal goals for the 2025 season? First team all-region again and to make all-conference for 5A Arizona What goals are you setting for your team? Make it past the quarterfinal also in playoffs, and the end goal is a state championship. With this being your final high school football season, have you trained differently during the off-season? Yes, a lot more intense agility-type training with heavy lifting. What do you believe is the strongest part of your game? Mental for me and knowing how other teams operate to help counter them What is the toughest part of being a two-way lineman? Conditioning: having to use full strength on offense and defense to make plays Center or D-line, which one do you feel that you are best at? Center by far, mainly because...

2025 Interview with Devin Bates from James A. Garfield High School

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      Devin Bates School/town James A. Garfield High School, Garrettsville, Ohio Positions played MLB/RB Class 27 Height and Weight: 6'0, 180 lbs. Jersey Number: 33 Awards won or earned: two-year letter winner, Portage Sports Player of the Game, 1st team all-league MVAC HUDL LINK: http://www.hudl.com/profile/19094132 Other sports played: Basketball, Track Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice. Week 4 vs. LaBrae: 18 tackles, 82 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 13 carries. What is the biggest memory you have from playing sports? Creating all the friendships and memories over the years with my teammates. Safety or running back, which one do you believe that you are best at? I believe I am best at middle linebacker now from the position change from halfway through my freshman year. If the game is on the line, ...

2025 Interview with Eoghan Savage from Upper Dauphin Area High School (PA)

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  Eoghan Savage Upper Dauphin Area High School/Elizabethville TE/DE/FB 2027 6’3 237 Jersey Number: 12 Awards won or earned: 1st team all-league DE and TE Honorable mention Allstate 2023 1st team all league DE HUDL LINK: https://www.hudl.com/v/2Qj3xB Other sports played: Wrestling Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice. Last year against Steel High in the district playoffs, I was asked to play middle backer on Monday and got a forced fumble on the opening drive that we later scored on a screen with me making a big block at receiver. What is the best part of being a student-athlete at Upper Dauphin High School? At Upper Dauphin we’re thankful enough to be surrounded with great people within the school, the community, and our team. Everyone truly cares about everyone here, and we’re really developing a culture that allows...

2025 Interview with Brennan Kostyak Beaver Area High School (PA)

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  Brennan Kostyak Beaver Area High School Fullback, tight end, defensive tackle, defensive end 2028 6’1 214 Jersey Number: 47 Awards won or earned: defensive honorable mention HUDL LINK: https://www.hudl.com/v/2RBPsW Other sports played: basketball, track Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice. Coming in as a freshman, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Getting to play as a freshman was very exciting. Earning my first letter and being a part of a conference championship-winning team was something I’ll always remember. What will you miss the most from the 2025 class? The thing I will miss the most from the 2025 class is their leadership. They helped me and pushed me forward. What was the highlight of the 2024 season? The highlight of the 2024 season for me was getting 3 sacks against Avonworth in the last game to get a three...