2026 Getting to know Kyler Dales from Newark Catholic

 

Name: Kyler Dales



School/town: Newark Catholic/Newark Ohio



Positions played: WR & CB



Class: 2027



Height and Weight: 6’0” & 168



Jersey Number: 1



Awards won or earned: Honorable Mention all-District WR, two yr varsity football letterman



HUDL LINK: www.hudl.com/profile/19753146



Other sports played: Track, Baseball and Basketball



Please post something from last season that sticks out to you. It can be from a game, practice, or something funny on the bus ride to or from the game—any moment that sticks out to you.

Catching the game winning touchdown against Buckeye Trial to secure the first win of the season for our team.




What are your personal goals for the season?

 1,000 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.




What team goals will you set?

 Winning our league and making the state playoffs. 




What has been the biggest change the new coaching staff has made within the football program?

 The overall attitude change making football fun and exciting again.




What will the 2026 team have to do better to ensure not only a winning record but a deep playoff run? 

Stay healthy and finish games better lost multiple games last year in the final minutes of 4th quarter.




With this being your final high school football season, are you preparing with more urgency than you have in the past? Explain

 Yes In my prior 3 years of football I have always put out a high level of effort but with this being my last year I am concentrating on both effort and improving my knowledge of the game so that I can be a better leader on and off the field.


What is your biggest strength as a football player?

 Speed and quickness




What has been the biggest difference between Newark Catholic and the school you transferred from? 

More close-knit environment among players and coaches.




What has been your biggest moment as an athlete?

 In my first varsity game starting as a WR vs Allen East I had over 200 yards receiving, two touchdowns and set up a one-yard run for a third.




What makes you a good teammate?

 I try to motivate the surrounding players in a supportive manner without being negative.



Which road stadium is the best to play at?

 Wheelersburg High School.




After the season is over, if you are invited to play in any of the All-Star Games, will you?

 Yes




What is the biggest lesson that you have learned from playing sports?

 Mental preparation and confidence in yourself is critical to success at anything you do.




What is one food you refuse to eat?

 Octopus 




What is your favorite animal?

 Cats




If you could sit down and talk to anyone throughout history, who would you talk to?

 Vince Lombardi