How did the high school football season go overall?
“It was a pretty good season. I loved the opportunity to get to play so many different positions. Nothing beats high school football, and being on the field with my teammates and best friends was incredible. Making it to the second round of the playoffs was a big accomplishment, although we obviously wish we could have gone further.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I am currently playing baseball for the Demons, and doing football workouts 5 days a week with the team before school. We have an awesome crew of DHS football players who work out during "zero hour", and it is really fun to see my teammates getting bigger, stronger and faster.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are moving from 3A to 4A next season. This is going to be a tremendous challenge, but I know that our team will be ready. We fully expect to make the playoffs, and then try to make a run.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I never want to overlook any opponent, but moving up into 4A, there are a lot of great teams. We open up against Montrose, who has always been a traditional power house. They lost a very close game in the semifinals last year, so you know they are going to be a huge challenge. Our new league next year is filled with teams with a lot of talent, but the one that stands out the most is Palmer Ridge. They made it to the state championship game last year, so you know they have the talent and hunger to get back to championship this next season.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We are going to see tons of great players next year in 4A. We didn’t play any of these teams last year so it’s hard to pick out individual names. Just looking at MaxPreps it’s hard to know which sophomores and juniors from last year are going to step up and be impact players. We are going to have to take one week at a time, and not overlook anyone. We're the new kids on the 4A block, and we need to respect all of our competitors.”
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would love the opportunity to play football after high school. This game means so much to me, there is no way I can let this fall be the final year I compete.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Being from a small town, and last year being my first year as a starting Varsity player, I do not have a lot of schools looking at me yet. I plan to visit a few colleges this summer, to show my skills and passion. I hope that a few schools will look at my tape last year, and for this coming season. If they are willing to take a look, they are going to find someone that is a hard worker, great teammate, a leader, and a guy that does not miss tackles. My goal for next year is to build on the skills I developed my junior year as a safety/corner, and lead the team on offense from the Quarterback position.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Like I mentioned above, I'm not being heavily recruited yet, but I believe that after this summer and fall, there are going to be a few teams that want to add someone with my work ethic, and love for the game to their roster.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I went to Colorado School of Mines prospect camp last summer, and visited Fort Lewis' Spring game earlier this year.”
Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I will be attending a few prospects camps this summer, mainly with RMAC teams.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“When it comes to football, Notre Dame has always been my favorite team. The culture and tradition at ND are second to none. My dad went to school at Colorado School of Mines, so I have been following that program as well. They are an incredible Division II program, and went to the national championship in back-to-back years, which is an amazing accomplishment. Last summer at Mines Prospect camp I got a chance to throw the ball to Harlon Hill Trophy winner John Matocha.”
“It was a pretty good season. I loved the opportunity to get to play so many different positions. Nothing beats high school football, and being on the field with my teammates and best friends was incredible. Making it to the second round of the playoffs was a big accomplishment, although we obviously wish we could have gone further.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I am currently playing baseball for the Demons, and doing football workouts 5 days a week with the team before school. We have an awesome crew of DHS football players who work out during "zero hour", and it is really fun to see my teammates getting bigger, stronger and faster.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are moving from 3A to 4A next season. This is going to be a tremendous challenge, but I know that our team will be ready. We fully expect to make the playoffs, and then try to make a run.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I never want to overlook any opponent, but moving up into 4A, there are a lot of great teams. We open up against Montrose, who has always been a traditional power house. They lost a very close game in the semifinals last year, so you know they are going to be a huge challenge. Our new league next year is filled with teams with a lot of talent, but the one that stands out the most is Palmer Ridge. They made it to the state championship game last year, so you know they have the talent and hunger to get back to championship this next season.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We are going to see tons of great players next year in 4A. We didn’t play any of these teams last year so it’s hard to pick out individual names. Just looking at MaxPreps it’s hard to know which sophomores and juniors from last year are going to step up and be impact players. We are going to have to take one week at a time, and not overlook anyone. We're the new kids on the 4A block, and we need to respect all of our competitors.”
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would love the opportunity to play football after high school. This game means so much to me, there is no way I can let this fall be the final year I compete.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Being from a small town, and last year being my first year as a starting Varsity player, I do not have a lot of schools looking at me yet. I plan to visit a few colleges this summer, to show my skills and passion. I hope that a few schools will look at my tape last year, and for this coming season. If they are willing to take a look, they are going to find someone that is a hard worker, great teammate, a leader, and a guy that does not miss tackles. My goal for next year is to build on the skills I developed my junior year as a safety/corner, and lead the team on offense from the Quarterback position.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Like I mentioned above, I'm not being heavily recruited yet, but I believe that after this summer and fall, there are going to be a few teams that want to add someone with my work ethic, and love for the game to their roster.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I went to Colorado School of Mines prospect camp last summer, and visited Fort Lewis' Spring game earlier this year.”
Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I will be attending a few prospects camps this summer, mainly with RMAC teams.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“When it comes to football, Notre Dame has always been my favorite team. The culture and tradition at ND are second to none. My dad went to school at Colorado School of Mines, so I have been following that program as well. They are an incredible Division II program, and went to the national championship in back-to-back years, which is an amazing accomplishment. Last summer at Mines Prospect camp I got a chance to throw the ball to Harlon Hill Trophy winner John Matocha.”
