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Quotes from Athletes on the 2024 Football Season​


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Big Spring running back Grant Hall
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“My football team next season will be a challenge for anyone who plays for us. With the new conference realignment in the mid Penn, our schedule will definitely be harder. I’m excited to see how the season pans out, and the expectation for Big Spring Football is to make the playoffs and try and win the division. This is by far one of our more talented teams the program has ever seen.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Competitively, I think Shippensburg will be the toughest team. It doesn’t matter how good each team is, the battle for the Little Brown Jug is always an exciting game. Our division opponents next year like East Penn, Trinity, and Susquehanna Township will be good tests for our football team as well, and I’m excited to get into conference play.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t think I could say who is the toughest player we will face next season, but there are definitely some notable players to watch out for. Messiah Mickens from Trinity and Lex Cyrus from Susquehanna Township.”

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Northern Lehigh running back Grady Newhard
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I am very confident and excited about next season. Our QB is back from injury and our very young team has got some experience now.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Either Northwestern or Notre Dame Green Pond. Both teams are very well coached and have really great players.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Either Shane Leh or Eli Zimmerman from Northwestern. Both play with a ton of heart and can make big plays at any moment, especially Zimmerman.”

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Chambersburg running back Antonio Harrison II
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we will do great next season. We got people hitting the weight room every day and conditioning which is something we lacked last season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think our toughest team will be Bishop Mcdevitt.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Maybe either Kevin Brown from Harrisburg or Stone Saunders from Mcdevitt. I’m not completely sure.”

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McDowell wide receiver James Zigler Jr.
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like next season will be a great year for us. I feel like we learned a lot of things last season and even though we are losing some of our leaders I think we will have a lot of players that will step up.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We don’t have our schedule yet but Cathedral Prep is definitely up there because of the rivalry we have with them and it’s been back and forth for years now.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“If my training goes the way I expect, I don't feel anyone will be too tough to go against, but I look forward to whatever challenge next season brings, I love any opportunity to compete.”

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Cambridge Springs running back Brett Kania
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we’ll be just as good as we were this past season. We lost a lot of key players on defense and some playmakers on offense, but we have the majority of our line back, so I think we’ll do great.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our toughest team will probably be Eisenhower; they have plenty of young kids and we had a close game against them in the playoffs.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Layton Zacherl, #2 for Lakeview, he had a great junior season this past year.”

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Schuylkill Haven running back Niko Carestia
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We’re returning our whole offensive line and several other key positions. We expect to get to the district XI AA championship game again and win.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Blue mountain/.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Dante Carr, Minersville.”

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West Allegheny safety Brock Cornell
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will be better than we were this year. We will be more mature, bigger, faster, stronger.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The schedules have not come out yet, but Aliquippa always finds a way to win with their rich tradition, so I feel they will be tough.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Cam Lindsey was a great football player all around a tough gritty individual. He was the most fun kid to play against.”

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Cumberland Valley right tackle Tyler Merrill
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I'm confident in our team next year. We have some key guys that are going to step up after losing some great seniors.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Harrisburg, those guys always show up.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There's so much in Harrisburg, but I got to give it to Elias Coke. He's a huge weapon for them.”

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Cocalico running back Dane Horning
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like our team will be good, we are going to have some young guys step up this year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The team that will be tough competition is Manheim Central but they are always a good rivalry game.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I’m honestly not sure who will be the toughest individual player we will play next year.”

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Kiski Area running back Landon Kucic
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“With the news of us moving up to 5A I feel as if we are already the underdogs many of people wrote us off last year but I feel we use that as motivation to work harder.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Well moving to 5A means we got to play teams like Pine Richland which we got a taste of last year but I’d say the reigning champions Peters Township would be the toughest possible opponent.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We don’t know our schedule exactly yet but Latrobe has Alex Tatsch at linebacker and he’s ranked with 4 stars so he would be a pretty exciting opponent to compete with.”

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Dallas running back Dylan Geskey
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like our team next season will achieve good things again because we are all very close with each other and we all grew up playing football together.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our toughest team is always whoever we play week 1 because you never know what can happen, they could come out in a totally different offense/defense then what you were prepared for because of the new season.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Jaden Shedlock, he can either throw it or run it and he’s good at both so it’s hard to stop.”

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Central Cambria running back Grady Snyder
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I am excited for next season in which we have multiple starters returning and we are looking to take that next step as a team and a program.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Penn Cambria because they are returning a large number of players.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“In my opinion Carson Nagle from Bald Eagle. He is going to be one of the toughest players in the state next year.”

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Everett running back Jakobe Harman
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that our team will do well this upcoming season because most of the starters have experience at the varsity level now.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel we can compete with every team on our schedule and we aren’t going to take any team lightly.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Ethan Smith from North Star.”

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Conestoga Valley athlete Jayden Johnson
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe we have potential to be better than this past season, and a good shot to win districts.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Exeter Eagles.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Definitely, Jayden Zandier (Exeter’s running back).”

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Fleetwood athlete Tristin McFarland
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel our team is going to have a breakout year and get to districts and hopefully win some games while we are there.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think it’s a toss-up between Manheim Central and Cocalico, [they] play two different styles of football but both are very good teams.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Conrad Weiser’s QB Donovan Gingrich is a good player, if he keeps working, he will definitely have a good year next year.”

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Pennridge outside linebacker Ryan Rowe
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Last year was an investment year with the addition of a new coaching staff. Coach Beller has committed a lot of time and energy into the off season getting Pennridge back to where they belong. I’m optimistic about next year. We will be ready.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“In wrestling, your opponent doesn’t matter as much as you wrestling within yourself and performing at your best. Sometimes it’s good enough and sometimes it isn’t. But you learn the value of preparation and focusing only on what you can control. The opponent doesn’t matter to me. We each have to do our jobs collectively and the results will take care of themselves.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“It doesn’t matter to me. I will be ready. We will be ready. We are focused on what we can control.”

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Fleetwood Area running back Jason Petion
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next football season I’m completely confident, I truly feel like we got something special coming up.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I’m not really all too worried that of course there’s going to be a team or two that is going to be a dog fight but we go into every game with the mentality of winning any way possible.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Not all too worried on that part either but there’s definitely a couple of players from the teams we play this year.”

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Central Valley running back Jance Henry Jr.
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we have a chance to be as good as we want to be next season as long as we put the work in and play for each other.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I prepare for every opponent the same, I respect them all equally. I’m just going to try to make every game my best game.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“This is our first year in 3A so I don’t really know much about the players in this classification.”

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Schuylkill Haven cornerback Leyden Hertz
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We had a great team last year and we will definitely lose [some] good components to our squad but I feel like we have some studs on the team and we can be just as great if not better than last year if we put our focus on where it needs to be during the season, but more importantly the offseason.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I would say Blue Mountain will be our toughest opponent. Not only is it a rivalry game but they also are well coached but are [also] a bigger school and have a deeper roster.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I would say Dante Carr, he’s a great player and had good size, he has great speed and is just an overall good football player.”

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Big Spring strong safety Spencer Cachara
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have a good feeling that next season will be very successful as well. We have a lot of returning starters combined with a lot of young talent.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“In my opinion, I feel that Susquehanna Township will be our toughest opponent. We have a new schedule this year so I’m unfamiliar with some of the teams.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Our toughest individual player would have to be Lex Cyrus from Susquehanna Township.”

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Everett offensive tackle Aiden Harriman *
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think next season will be a good one. I’m excited for the season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I’m not really focused on one team. I’m focused on every team the same and want to beat every team equally the same.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think the Windber running back is pretty good, [he] had 800 yds in 3 games. He’ll definitely be a fun matchup and I look forward to it.”

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Serra Catholic defensive tackle Kai'Ree Chavez-Harrington
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel we will do great next season, we are all working hard right now.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We didn't get our schedules yet, but I'd say Fort Cherry.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I like to be surprised on who we're facing, so I don't [want to name] anyone on the teams we face.”

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South Allegheny running back Cameron Epps
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we’ll do good. Have the most skill we’ve ever had on a team before.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I would say Steel Valley, they’re a pretty good team.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Dae Dae Barksdale, he’s tough.”

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Harrisburg running back Nehemiah Ewell
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like our team is going to win a state championship next year. We [have]the weapons, it’s just about our work ethic.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like our only competition is ourselves in general... good luck to our competitors though.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Toughest player we’ll face off against ... I honestly don’t know.”

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Central York strong safety Tyler Frey
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel as if our team will be better than last year’s just on the fact of how hard we are working this offseason is like we haven’t done before, at least in my time with Central, and we have a lot of talent coming back, as well as a lot of talent replacing the seniors, so I feel confident.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Definitely Manheim Township, which we are all really excited for. In order to be the best you have to beat the best, and we’ll be ready for that challenge.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Michael Scott (Dallastown).”

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Central Valley athlete T. Mason Dixon
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We have a great team coming back. Our sights are set on a state championship.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We aren’t looking forward or ahead to anybody. No matter who we play, we want to win and dominate.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I can’t give one name. There are a lot of great players out there that we will compete against.”

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Wissahickon running back Quasir Sampson
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like my team will do better than this year, we have the talent we just need to be on the same page.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team on my schedule will probably be PW.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Number 24 on Upper Dublin.”

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Greensburg Central Catholic wide receiver Samir Crosby
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“From what I’ve been seeing now the dedication the kids have been showing, coming to all the off season lifts I think we are going to keep building from last year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Clairton.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Donte Wright.”

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Conestoga Valley defensive end Justin Corson
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We have most of our Varsity starters returning on both sides of the ball. As a team we made a real impact last season, but still have some unfinished business. The team is working hard in the gym together, and we are excited about this fall. We feel that we have the ability to build off the success that our last year seniors started.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The Lancaster Lebanon League just did their section changes for the next two-year cycle. We are again in Section 2, and there isn’t an easy opponent in the section. If I had to pick some of our toughest opponents in the section I would say Exeter, Ephrata, and Governor Mifflin.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Jayden Zandier from Exeter.”

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Conestoga Valley slot receiver Josiah Garcia
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel really confident about our team's chances next football season. We have a strong group of players and great coaching.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest competition on our schedule is definitely Manheim Central. They always bring their A-game and it's a battle every time we face them.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“All our guys are dogs and work very hard to step [their] feet on the field and I feel that everyone else is going to have put their heart out there to beat us.”

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Franklin Regional linebacker Austin Kerns
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that we have a strong and talented group with lots of experience. I expect big things this upcoming season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“With new conference additions I feel Woodland Hills, Latrobe, and Penn Trafford will all be challenging games, but I'm looking forward to it.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I'm going to go with Scoop Smith from Woodland Hills. He's a gifted player with blazing speed and athleticism.”

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Seneca Valley defensive back Adam Bayer
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think our team will be good next year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Central Catholic will be the toughest competition, they are always a good team so it will be a good test for us and a great opportunity.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I am not sure who will be the best player we go against, there are a lot of great players in the WPIAL so I couldn’t name the best player we will go against.”

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Deer Lakes running back Zier Williams
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We have a very strong chance to win sections and make a run in the playoffs. We have many weapons coming back.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think our toughest game this upcoming season is going to Beaver.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think the toughest individual we will face off against this year will be Dayshaun Burnett.”

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Jim Thorpe Area quarterback Cole Lazorick
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We were an inexperienced team this year and I feel we are going to excel this year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I would say Northwestern Lehigh is the toughest team on our schedule this year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I’m not sure we aren’t worried about an individual, we just want to get the job done.”

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Seneca Valley linebacker/athlete Jackson Matthews
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel it will be a major turnaround from last year, considering the playmakers, coaching, and chemistry that we have. We will be a way better team.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“North Allegheny will be the toughest team we play after winning the Wpial last year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“This is a tough question, but one of the ones that came to mind was Elijah Faulkner.”

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Harrisburg defensive back Quincy Brannon Jr.
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we will go far this season, we are hungry for that state championship.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“There are some pretty good teams around and in our schedule but none that I believe will give us a run for our money! We are excited about the McDevitt game though.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Nobody’s tough going against us.”

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Deer Lakes offensive lineman Joey Ashi
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that our team this year will really be able to do something. We have several key players returning. The seniors that left played a big role in our team last year but we got dudes ready to step up and take those roles as leaders and playmakers.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We will play a couple tough teams but they are all beatable. We don't care who we play, we just want to win.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We’re going to face lots of good players this year.”

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Panther Valley quarterback Brody Breiner
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I’m very excited for this upcoming season with everyone back. We have tons of experience returning with all of our receivers and running backs and most linemen back.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like the best opponent match up will be against our rival Marian with my cousin being their head coach and knowing most of the players gets me excited to play them.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/A.”

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Hickory quarterback Zander Telesz
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“This year’s team is different from every other Hickory team without a doubt. We have our entire offense and defense line returning, our leading rusher, multiple all state guys. This team is going somewhere for sure.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Rival games are always the hardest, we have the Sharon Tigers week 3 on senior night and it’s just a battle every time we see them.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Juju Johnson from Farrell is a really tough and good player at running back and just an all-around field.”

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Bermudian Springs running back Eddie Sebright
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Really good, we have a great feeling about next season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“New Oxford, while they are losing a lot of skill players coach Warner always has found a way for their team to be competitive in recent years.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t really pay attention to individual players, I’m not someone who looks at another team and is scared of one of their players. I’m confident I bring more to the table for Bermudian Springs than they do for whoever they play for.”

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Greensburg Central Catholic strong safety Aidan Allison
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I expect our team to do better than last year. We have great coaching that will be mixed with more experience. We have a really strong team from coaches to athletes.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Clairton. They always have really good talent.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Drahcir Jones.”

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Steel Valley athlete Donald Barksdale
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Great, I feel as if everyone stays locked in and ready to play when the Friday night lights come on, we are going back to back.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Wash High will be the hardest on the schedule.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Sincere Smith on Westinghouse my sophomore year.”

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Hickory cornerback Jadon Phillips
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“State champs.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Sharon.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Juju Johnson.”

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Franklin Regional defensive tackle Andrew Devola
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that our football team will exceed all expectations that the local stations and score predictors will have for us.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We have one of the hardest schedules in 5A football, we have teams like PCC and USC non- conference but then we still have powerhouses like Gateway, PT, Woody and Latrobe in our conference as well.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest competition I think that I will face off against is most likely one of the D1 lineman from USC or PCC. I do not know which yet.”

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Conestoga Valley defensive lineman Tal Stoltzfus
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We have a very competitive team this year willing to put in the work. I am very excited and think we can surprise a lot of people.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think it will be Exeter as we beat them last year in a really fun game. I know they have coaches and players coming back looking for revenge.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I can’t say I know anyone right now.”

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Hickory offensive center Luke Lewis
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have very high hopes for our team next season. We are returning our whole offensive line and defensive line, which is a privilege that many teams are not going to have. I think our team should make another good run and hopefully defend that district 10 title, but with the talent we have I think we could go much farther than just a district title.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our schedule has changed a lot this year with the new regions coming out. I think our rival games are always going to be tough ones. Sharon always puts up a great fight, and opening weekend Saturday night at Farrell could be one of the best matchups of the year, and I think we are all pretty pumped up for that.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player I think our team will have to match up again this year would probably be Brandon Chambers or Juju Phillips from Farrell. They are both super talented guys and hard to bring down so that should be a good challenge for us. As a lineman, one of the toughest linemen out there is Brody Miller from Sharon. He gets off the ball fast and he gets to the ball fast. He’s a tough one to block so that is always a good matchup to see.”

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Jim Thorpe wide receiver Justin Yescavage
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that my team will be competitive in our new, tougher division and will excel as our season goes on.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team in our schedule will be Northwestern Lehigh as we are aware of their season last year and the winning tradition in the town.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Offensively we will struggle against Eli Zimmerman as he is a corner with sound footwork that attacks the ball in the air and separates the hands well.”

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Mohawk Area athlete Bobby Fadden
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that we will do pretty good, just going to have to grind losing a lot of seniors. When you lose seniors that played your putting in new kids that haven’t played varsity yet and it could be a lot and it is we all need to stay together and grind it out do whatever to win.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Personally I think Ellwood is going to be really tough, they are returning a lot of juniors from last year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Joey Nail, he is a very tough kid, had an amazing year last year, 120 some tackles, just a competitive kid will do whatever it takes.”

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Cocalico cornerback Brayden Eppinette
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will do well.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team we will play will be Central.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player we will play will be Brody Daughtery, Braden Brown, Johnny Garcia.”

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Spring Grove wide receiver Bredon Smith
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like our team will do better this year. We got a new coach last season and I feel like he knows us better this year and will know how to use everyone more effectively.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Central York is probably the toughest team on the schedule this year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Michael Scott from Dallastown is always a tough player to face against.”

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Bishop McDevitt running back Nazir Jones-Davis
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“After coming up short last season, this season is personal for us, everyone has that hungry mentality.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Harrisburg, the game everyone wants to see.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We don’t worry about who the toughest individual is, we just play our game.”

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Central Valley quarterback Braddock Ambrose
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We have a lot of really good guys returning this year and the goal is always to win a championship.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Week 0 we play at Montour and that’s always a hostile environment to go too and should be a good game. In our section it would have to be our homecoming against North Catholic.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t really know an exact player at the moment but I know for sure that Thomas Jefferson will have some guys.”

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Whitehall linebacker Carter Troxell
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we’re going to be great next year, with most of our defense coming back and some upcoming guys on offense we’re going to be a team to lookout for.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think that parkland will be the most competitive game we’ll have, but I’m confident that we’ll get the job done.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think Payton Falzone will be a great player this year, and he has some weapons on offense as well.”

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Central Valley safety Brady Noel
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we are a state championship team no question.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Most likely our non-conference games, like Montour and Thomas Jefferson.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t really think there is one specific player that will stand out. I more so think it is a team that will stand out.”

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Marple Newtown running back Brian Box
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We lost a lot, but we have some key players and others who will step up. I think we will surprise people.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Springfield and Strath Haven.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“James Fisher.”

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South Allegheny linebacker/defensive end Camden Lewis
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will shock a lot of people after coming off of 2 bad years. We play a whole new conference with teams that I think we could totally beat. We have pretty much everyone coming back with a huge senior class and everyone has improved a lot more since last year. Also with our head coach (Brian Hanson) leading us into the season [we are] looking better than ever.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“To me the toughest team that we will face off against is Steel Valley. I think when we play them it will be a good game and we will surprise a lot of people after their big runs the last 2 years.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Donald Barksdale, he is a very talented player and will be one the players we will have to scheme for."

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North Catholic tight end/defensive end Brady O’Hara
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We lost a lot of talent from our senior class, but we’ve all been putting in the work in the offseason to replace those guys. I think we are going to compete in 3A.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Probably Central Valley or Avonworth. Avonworth beat us last year and has always been a rival for North. Central Valley has always been a great program and is moving down to 3A the same as us.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I haven’t had a chance to see his film yet, but we play Imani Christian this year, and Dayshaun Burnett is one of the best linebackers in the state.”

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Shamokin interior offensive lineman Blake Hockenbroch
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe my team is going to have a very successful season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Jersey Shore in week 4 is going to be one of the more challenging games.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think one of the toughest players we will line up against this year is Jersey Shore's ATH Elijah Jordan, we have played him quite a few times over the last few seasons and I am confident and excited to line up against him once again.”

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Southmoreland strong safety/athlete Cam Phillips
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Good. we have a group of playmakers returning so should be able to not only make playoffs but win some playoff games.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“They’re all tough teams but probably Elizabeth Forward.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There’s a bunch of tough guys we’ll play against but I’d say either Chris Climes or Antwan Black top the list.”

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Kiski Area offensive center Cameron Murphy
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We move up to 5A this season and I think we are going to do very well. We have a lot of returning starters up front and in the backfield along with our QB.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“There will be no easy games! They will all be tough games and it will be a challenge each week.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Every team we play will have tough individual athletes. We will have to prepare each week for a tough opponent.”

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Shamokin Area athlete Chase Pensyl
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel this is the most complete team I have been a part of, and we are due for a great season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Jersey Shore will be the toughest on our schedule because they have proven to be one of the toughest teams in 4A year in and year out.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I believe Elijah Jordan from Jersey shore will be our toughest match-up and I am excited to line up against him once again.”

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Beaver athlete Brady Mayo
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel like we can win a WPIAL championship. We have a lot of starters back from a team that won 9 games last year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Both Avonworth and Central Valley have great programs and will present the biggest obstacles.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Jance Henry from CV.”

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Giebel Catholic linebacker Ethan Shawley
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel very confident in this team. I feel like we lost a few seniors that would definitely help us but we lost one o-lineman this past year Aidan Corbin he was definitely a game changer but our returning 4 is very good and I believe it will help us a lot in the long run. Football is won in the trenches. I also feel our receivers might be the deepest in the WPIAL.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel our toughest game will be Elizabeth Forward. They [have a] a good quarterback and receivers and they also have a very solid O-line. I believe every team we play this year is a challenge any given Friday a team can win. I think I will take every week at a time.

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Every team has a game changer but I believe my toughest matchup this year will be Antwan Black just because he is very versatile and is all over the field for Laurel Highlands.”

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Peters Township quarterback Nolan DiLucia
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think we will do well. The guys are working hard and we take each other accountable for everything.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think they are all going to be tough.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There are lots of guys to choose from so right now it could be anyone. That’s a question I could answer after playing them.”

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West Chester East running back/linebacker Fenton Kulp
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel my team is going to take a big leap, we have been focused all off season and are prepared to compete with the top teams this year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel the back-to-back games with Downingtown East and Coatesville will be a tough stretch.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t focus on one player. I try to focus on the teams we play and getting a win each week.”

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