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    Using the New Bremen roster from Max Preps and the Ansonia roster from a few different sources. Friday night took me to Ansonia, Ohio, for the first time to watch the Ansonia Tigers host the New Bremen Cardinals. This would be my first time seeing the Cardinals play and just my second time seeing the Tigers. The Cardinals were in the early stages of a 15-play, 57-yard scoring drive when Gavin Dicke threw a little pass to Jacob Kelly, who busted a tackle, picking up nine yards. Dicke picked up nine yards on a run to again move the chains. The long drive ended when Dicke used the work of his lineman to go one yard for the score. AJ Rismiller was true on the P.A.T. kick to increase the Cardinals' lead to 7-0, with 4:43 left in the quarter. With 1:27 showing on the clock, #4 (NOT ON THE ROSTER) Jacob Schmitmeyer picked up thirty-one yards with a nice run, thanks to some effective blocking that paved the way. The drive continued into the second quarter, where #21 (NOT ON THE RO...

Name: Matthew Sherman School/town: Main South High School, Illinois Positions played: PF,C Class: 2028 Height and Weight: 6’3 235 Jersey Number: Awards won or earned: HUDL LINK: Other sports played: Football How long have you been playing basketball? I’ve played basketball since I was 4 What keeps you playing the game? I keep playing the game because I love everything about it. How does playing multiple sports help you be a better athlete? Playing multiple sports makes me a better athlete because the separate sports help me grow in ways the other sport can’t help with. What is the strongest part of your basketball game? My strongest part of my basketball game is my finishing and defense Which part of your game are you hoping to improve on this year? I want to improve my shooting My goals are to get better and stay healthy What team goals will you set? My team goals are to make the playoffs What makes you a good teammate? What makes me a good teammate is the support I give to my teamma...

  Name: Joyful Scrutchen School/town: Groveport Madison/ Groveport, OH Positions played: Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Small Forward Class: 2030 Height and Weight: 5’8 and 170 Jersey Number: Not sure yet. Awards won or earned: Most Valuable Player, 7th and 8th grade HUDL LINK: N/A Other sports played: Track and Field Twitter Handle: @JScrutchen7656 What are your goals for the upcoming season? Continue developing and learning the game. As a younger player, which teammate would you go to if you were having basketball-related problems? I have two players in mind who I would feel comfortable talking to. Who or what got you started playing the game? My mother and father played, so it was natural for me to start playing. What keeps you playing the game? I play because I love it and get to express myself on the court. What all did you do during the off-season to improve your game? I played all summer long with my team and by myself at home. I also conditioned myself to be prepared to g...

Name: Carter Williams School/town: Tri-Valley High School (Zanesville, oh) Positions played: Point Guard/Shooting Guard Class: 2028 Height and Weight: 6'1 155 Jersey Number: 2 Awards won or earned: None as of yet HUDL LINK: n/a Other sports played: Baseball Twitter Handle: @CarterWill171 What or who got you started playing basketball? My parents got me to start playing ball How long have you played the game? I've been playing since I was 4 years old Who has been the best player that you have faced in a game, as well as the team he was on? I've played overseas and as college players during scrimmages and workouts, and it’s always a close game, but they come on top. Which road gym is the worst to play in, as well as the top thing that makes it so bad? Crooksville—no fans and very small Can the fans affect you once the game starts? The fans can affect me in a good way; they get my energy up and going What is the strength of your game?  My ability to shoot and create space and ...