Find out what some of the top players in the state are saying about football now!
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Q&A with Winder running back John Shuster
How has everything been going football wise as of late?
“Everything has been going great. I just finished my season. We went 10-1 on the year and lost our district championship.”
Going forward, what do you feel your team can continue to improve on?
“I feel like next year we need to improve in the playoffs. We are looking to make a good run in the playoffs next year.”
Have you been pleased with your performances?
“I have been personally pleased with my performances this year. This off season I'm looking to improve on some of my weaknesses to further my performances.”
How do you feel about the play of your team?
“I feel we played great this year as a team. We did have a tough loss to close the season, but overall we played well together all year.”
What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“Next year I'm looking to expand my game and win a district championship. I am also personally trying to have a 2000-yard rushing season.”
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Q&A with Hempfield Area wide receiver Ian Tuffs
How did the high school football season go overall?
“It wasn’t what we hoped for, we were 2-8 overall and 0-7 in conference.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“For now I'm focusing on lifting and getting stronger, but I plan to play another sport in the spring.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will be a lot better next year, we are returning almost every starter and should have a lot of help from underclassmen coming up to fill in spots as well.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Playing in 6a no competition is really easy but teams like Mt Lebo, PCC, and North Allegheny are always good.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual we will play against next year or the toughest individual we played this past year.”
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Q&A with Plum defensive end Kade Thomas
How did the high school football season go overall?
“We had to replace a lot of seniors that left last year so I'm definitely not unhappy with how the season went. Making the playoffs is always a win in my eyes since there haven’t been many Plum teams to do so.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Workouts I try to hit the gym anywhere between 4-6 times a week and I've been focusing a lot on powerlifting and my explosive power so I can finish more tackles and have a quicker burst of speed.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I'm excited to see what we’re capable of next year. We have a lot of Juniors coming into their second season and a couple seniors coming into their second season starting so once we start hitting it hard over the next few months I know we’ll be a team on everyone’s radar.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Highlands is always a tough game because I know those guys play hard and play violently. They always come at me with 100% so it’s always fun when you’re competing like that at that level.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Cadin Olsen will probably give us the most difficulty, he’s a giant for a quarterback so he’s a little tough to take down sometimes, and good speed for his size.”
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Q&A with Lakeland wide receiver Kevin Snyder
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Our football season went well. We ultimately fell short of our goal of a district title.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I have been getting workouts 3- 5 times a week inside our basketball schedule.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we are going to get better on both sides of the football. If our guys buy in this winter. We have a group to do something that hasn't been done in a while at Lakeland.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I have not seen our schedule yet. Every year it always comes down to Dunmore. We've turned the tide in the rivalry, but it is always our best game every year.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I would have to say Vinny Depalma from Carbondale. He is one of the toughest back and hardest-hitting linebackers I have played.”
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Q&A with Southern Huntingdon County quarterback Nate Myers
How did the high school football season go overall?
“I had a lot of personal success and was able to break some school records, however losing in the first round of playoffs hurt because I know we were a better team than that.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I currently play basketball and will play baseball in the spring. I lift after practices and on weekends.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We’ll be returning more experienced players, especially on the line, I think that’ll be a big advantage for us as we compete to win a district title.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Bellwood-Antis is usually the toughest team in the conference, I enjoy the challenge of facing off against them.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think one of the best players in the conference is Dan McGarry from Curwensville, last year was their first year in our conference so I didn’t know much about them, but McGarry is a really good QB and I feel that we are the best two QBs in the conference.”
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