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 Delta is my favorite place in Indiana to take in a game. The atmosphere there is 2nd to none. Daxton Gunter Delta (INDIANA) Linebacker, Fullback 2027 5’7, 165 lbs 42 Awards won or earned: N/A What are you going to miss the most from the 2025 class? The hard work that they had shown to play both sides of the field What or who got you playing football? Football always kind of stood out against all other sports. What keeps you playing the game? The leadership and fun I have playing with others I have driven from Ohio to watch two Delta games, and both times the atmosphere was the best I got to see. How much can the atmosphere, fans, and cheerleaders get you fired up as a player? A very loud crowd on my side is definitely my favorite; a crowd that has a cheer of varsity players' names when they have a good play and you can admire it definitely makes me try harder and work in tough situations. Linebacker or wing back, which position do you feel you are better at? I’ve been playing line...

  Marshawn Lee-Gaines Gahanna Lincoln High School nose guard 27 6.1 315 Jersey Number 66 Awards won or earned: Second team, all conference How important is it to you for the team to not only get along on the field but off of it as well? It’s very important being on a football team is like being in a brotherhood. Brothers fight sometimes, sure, but brothers that don’t get along don’t win together. What are your personal goals for the season? To make the first team all-conference team and win the state championship with my teammates Which type of lineman is the toughest kind to go up against in a game? The defensive line Who is the toughest teammate to square up against in practice? Luke Collins What has been your biggest moment as a football player? Winning my first varsity game At any age in any sport, what has been your most embarrassing moment? When I got hit playing offensive line and sent flying 5 yards backwards What are you doing during the off-season to improve your game? ...

  Haywood Jenkins Northland Defensive end 2026 6’1, 220 Jersey Number 55 Awards won or earned: first team all-city 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. One bus ride that happened my freshman year was when I was on the JV bus a junior who played varsity that was on the bus because he felt like trolling was screaming out the window trying to get this girl's number, and she actually gave it to him, and he had the whole bus laughing. What will you miss the most from the 2025 class? One thing I will miss the most from the 2025 class is their presence because they were all my brothers. I watched them grow up just as they watched me, and it always felt like we were just in the same, so we just vibed over anything. What was the highlight of the 2024 season? The highlight of the 2024 season was when we...

  Dushun Bosley Jr. KIPP Columbus High School Athlete 2026 5’8, 165 Jersey Number 13 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. One thing that sticks out to me is when I clutched a sack for my team in the fourth quarter, and one of my favorite memories that I got is when I and my team got back against a team that beat us last season. What are you going to miss the most from the 2025 class? The seniors that I got to build a bond with. If you could pick a league for your team to join, which league are you choosing and why? The Columbus City League because I feel like we would take over it. What is the strongest part of your game? That I can read the offense and defense on and off the field Which game are you looking forward to the most this season? Week 3 against Northland Which road stadium has been ...

  Jayce D. Roland Austintown Fitch TE 27 6’1 , 225 Jersey Number 22 Awards won or earned: None, but I’m willing to work for anything that’s good and positive. What are your goals for the 2025 season? Melt face mask because I feel like I have something to prove from now moving forward. What was the high point of the 2024 season? My JV game when we went against Riverside What was the most disappointing part of the 2025 season? That was lost against Warren the first time. What motivates you? Me knowing I have a family to feed, so I am willing to go hard to put my family on the map. What is the best part of being a member of the Austintown Fitch football team? The best part was me knowing I have made a 2nd family and a brotherhood. What do you feel you have to improve on the most before the start of the 2025 season? Just getting stronger. What is the best part of being a tight end? Being able to touch that ball and run through someone What is the toughest part of being a tight end? Sur...

  Riley Seibert Butler High School LB/Edge 2026 6’2 22” Awards won or earned: All-League, All-District With this being your final high school season, have you found yourself training any differently this off-season? Explain? I’ve been working more than ever to make this a great season. As an athlete in any sport at any age, what has been your biggest moment? Winning MVL my sophomore year As an athlete in any sport at any age, what has been your most embarrassing moment? I missed 6 sacks on a shifty QB in week 11 of my sophomore year. 🤣 What do you feel is your biggest strength as an athlete? My ability to read plays What makes a good leader? leading through touch situations Who is the toughest teammate to face in practice? I’d say Cory Rice; he’s very raw. Looking back at all of the wins you have had with Butler, which one has meant the most? Explain All of the games we were doubted to win felt great winning. Which loss during your career has stung the most? Explain Losing to Xe...

 Note: I will see Jerome for the first time ever this season and this will complete my list of seeing all of the Central,Ohio teams in person.   Matthew “Matty” Giannantonio Dublin Jerome High School Wide receiver/strong safety 2026 6’1, 191 lbs. Jersey: 80 Awards won or earned:First team all conference, first team all district, 3rd team all state 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. The ringing of the bell after our first home game win. Because of the new conference rules, the student section could no longer rush the field. As a school, we decided to rush the bell that sat just outside of the track, and after I had 2 touchdowns in a big win over Westerville Central, I stood on top of the bell and waved our school flag as we all chanted, “We are J-Rome.” It felt unreal. What is the best p...

  Hayden Knoblauch Perrysburg High School Safety and Wide Receiver 2027 6’2, 185 lbs. Jersey Number 88 Awards won or earned: None 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. Overall a successful season, we finished 8-2 in the regular season and made it all the way to the third round of playoffs, where we fell short. This season showed what our hard work and pushing each other can result in. What are your personal goals for the season? My goal is to become a leader, not only as a safety leading my defense as if I were the quarterback of the defense, but also as a leader during practice, pushing my team. What goals are you setting for the team? My goal for the team is to go farther than in recent years. I want to win the big games and push towards a league championship. What makes you a good teammate?...

  Karson Hostutler Zanesville High School WR/SS 2027 6’1, 185 lbs. Jersey #10 Highlights from 2024: http://www.hudl.com/v/2QYukW What was the most disappointing part of the 2024 season? Our losing record and having to come back from my injury What has been your biggest moment as a football player? Starting varsity football as a freshman transfer Who has been the best player that you have faced in a game, along with the team he was on? Hard decision, but there was a running back from Logan School last year; never got his name or anything, but he was one good player for real. What makes you a good teammate? I always have confidence and always want to put the work in and get better and push everyone. How important is it to you for the team not only to get along on the field but off of it too? A lot, when we get more time working together, putting extra work in, and just hanging out as friends instead of teammates, helps move us closer as a team and better for us to work together by me...

Brandon Briggs Ashland High School Center, defensive tackle, end, and nose 2026 6’3 260 Jersey Number 51 Awards won or earned: I was named 1st team all district, 1st team all conference, 1st team all county, and best offensive lineman of the team. I believe that is all, but I might have more that I missed. 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. Last season my team finished 12-1, losing to Big Walnut in the regional semifinals. We had a perfect season, but there were lots of close calls along the way. One game in particular was very bad; that game was Madison. This game was especially bad because it was raining and the whole team felt sick during it. We went into it thinking we were just going to blow them out because we didn’t see them as a threat, but in the game of football anything can happen. We...