How did the high school football season go overall?
“The season started off great but mid-season we went on a slump and in week 8 during practice I tore my ACL.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now, and have been, to go to therapy and get back in shape for next season. Also I have been working out my upper body.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will do pretty good next season. We have most of our skill players returning from last season. We have a new head coach so we will just see how it goes.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Haywood will be our toughest game because they are always a very talented team and they have a bunch of very good players and good coaches.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Donteze Joy from Westview is a very talented receiver, I think we will have trouble stopping him.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I want to play college. I would like to play for Tennessee or Ole Miss.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No college has been recruiting me yet, but in time I think they will.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t had any visits to any colleges.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I don’t have any plans but I would love to start visiting colleges.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Tennessee.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall it was an okay season, we didn’t get the final result that we were hoping for and we are going to build on that next season.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“We have been working out and preparing for next season since last season ended and are going hard to prepare for next season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“The final goal is always to win state, and I feel like we have the athletes this year to achieve this goal but we’re taking it one game at a time.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like Lewis County will be tough there returning a lot of starters but we will be fully prepared for them.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Probably Carson Sneed, he’s a good player, we had to face him last year and he was definitely a bright spot for DCA.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I definitely want to play college football, it’s been a dream since I was a kid.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’d say Lindsey Wilson and UAB have been recruiting me pretty hard we’re always staying in touch.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Both UAB and Lindsey Wilson have.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I have, I've made a couple of trips to Austin Peay and MTSU.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I will be attending UTM this coming weekend. I plan on visiting Lindsey Wilson and UAB soon.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Tennessee for sure I’ve been supporting them ever since I was little.”

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Q&A with Mt. Pleasant linebacker Evan Alexander Plunkett​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I definitely want to play college football, it’s been a dream since I was a kid.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’d say Lindsey Wilson and UAB have been recruiting me pretty hard we’re always staying in touch.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Both UAB and Lindsey Wilson have.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I have, I've made a couple of trips to Austin Peay and MTSU.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I will be attending UTM this coming weekend. I plan on visiting Lindsey Wilson and UAB soon.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Tennessee for sure I’ve been supporting them ever since I was little.”


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Q&A with Obion County wide receiver Bryson Underwood​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I want to play college. I would like to play for Tennessee or Ole Miss.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No college has been recruiting me yet, but in time I think they will.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t had any visits to any colleges.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I don’t have any plans but I would love to start visiting colleges.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Tennessee.”


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Q&A with Jackson Christian School athlete Austin Kelley​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I have always wanted to pursue college sports. I have been getting recruited for baseball and football. At the moment I am not sure what sport I will want to play in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Some of the football schools have been MTSU, Tennessee Tech, UT Martin, Austin Peay, UNA, Carleton, Hendricks and some others.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say all the schools have done a very great job recruiting me and all of them have made me feel welcome.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been on a game day visit to Tennessee tech and MTSU. I will be attending a junior day at UNA and MTSU here soon.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I will be taking some junior day visits to MTSU along with UNA and possibly going to see some other schools.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always been a VOLS fan my whole life. I love going to Neyland on Saturday nights and going up for a weekend to Linsey Nelson.”


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Q&A with Montgomery Central strong safety Kanyon Conner​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I want to play football in college, it’s just about finding the right fit for me.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve had a couple of colleges that have been in contact with me like the University of Pikeville in Kentucky and the University of Carleton in Minnesota.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would probably have to say Carleton College in Minnesota.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I did have a game day visit to the University of Pikeville at the end on the season last year, but that’s been about it so far.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Not any in person visits with workouts going on, but I do have a virtual visit to Carleton College this weekend.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes I’m from West Virginia so I’ve always liked the Mountaineers.”


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Q&A with Farragut wide receiver Robbie Jacobs​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play football in college. I am still early in the recruiting process and haven’t been to many schools but I would hope to play somewhere like Tennessee, ETSU, or Berry.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been talking to coaches from Cornell, Tufts, Berry, Carleton, and Carson Newman.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Out of these schools I’d say I’ve had the most conversations with Coach Jones from Tufts University.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I’ve visited Carson Newman during their game against Mars Hill.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes, I plan to visit Berry for one of their camps at the end of May and plan to attend a few other schools (UTC, ETSU, Maybe UT) camps during the summer.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up I liked watching Ohio State as my grandfather played football there.”


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Q&A with Mt. Pleasant linebacker Evan Alexander Plunkett
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall it was an okay season, we didn’t get the final result that we were hoping for and we are going to build on that next season.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“We have been working out and preparing for next season since last season ended and are going hard to prepare for next season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“The final goal is always to win state, and I feel like we have the athletes this year to achieve this goal but we’re taking it one game at a time.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like Lewis County will be tough there returning a lot of starters but we will be fully prepared for them.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Probably Carson Sneed, he’s a good player, we had to face him last year and he was definitely a bright spot for DCA.”

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Q&A with Obion County wide receiver Bryson Underwood
How did the high school football season go overall?
“The season started off great but mid-season we went on a slump and in week 8 during practice I tore my ACL.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now, and have been, to go to therapy and get back in shape for next season. Also I have been working out my upper body.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will do pretty good next season. We have most of our skill players returning from last season. We have a new head coach so we will just see how it goes.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Haywood will be our toughest game because they are always a very talented team and they have a bunch of very good players and good coaches.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Donteze Joy from Westview is a very talented receiver, I think we will have trouble stopping him.”

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Q&A with Jackson Christian School athlete Austin Kelley
How did the high school football season go overall?
“The high school season went well but it was not the way we wanted to finish. I am looking forward to next year and can’t wait to compete!”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I am currently in baseball season, but still going to football junior days. I have been throwing the football 3-4 times a week along with baseball every day. I also workout with Coach Allen Ervin every morning.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I see ourselves in the state championship at the end of the year. But we are never looking ahead and we are focused on 1 game at a time.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think we play many great and well coached football teams throughout the year, but we never look ahead at matchups, we are just focused on Northpoint week 1.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think we will encounter many great players, but I am only worried about ourselves and never the players across the line.”

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Q&A with Montgomery Central strong safety Kanyon Conner
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Last season was a rough one for the school and the community as a whole. Our team was capable of a lot more but we came up short more times than not.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Right now we’ve been working out as a team, and I’ve also been working out on my own and going to the field with some teammates.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like our team will improve drastically from last season with our new coach Wyatt Page coming in.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like Pearl Cohn will be our toughest competition this upcoming season, they are always a strong team and I don’t think this season will be anything different.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I personally believe that Ahmoyre Galbreth from Clarksville High School is going to be the toughest player we’re going to play this upcoming season, he was a problem to handle last year and I don’t think it’ll be any different this season.”

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Q&A with Farragut wide receiver Robbie Jacobs
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall our record wasn’t what we expected and it wasn’t what we worked for, but we learned from a lot of our mistakes and grew as a team which allowed us to come back and end the season with a big win against Maryville.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now are to continue working and getting better. We’ve been lifting as a team for a few months now and we are getting ready for spring practice. I’ve also been working with Devin Driscoll at D1 as well as working routes with my QB to prepare for the season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I’m very excited to see how our season next year plays out. We have a great team with a lot of guys who are hungry to get at it. I believe we will have a great season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our toughest opponent this year will probably be our rival Bearden. They aren’t losing many people and will be similar to the team they were last year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We will face many tough players, there isn’t only one who stands out to me.”

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How did the high school football season go overall?
“Our team made it to state but it was a rough year battling injury.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“A lot of physical therapy and upper body training.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Our team has a lot of holes to fill but our coaching and work ethic should fill those gaps.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“No one can mess with us at our best.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There are a lot of good players out there but we have the best ones.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I’d love to play football and track at the next level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“FSU, Marshall, MTSU, Ole Miss, and Louisville to name a few.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Marshall is always sending love my way.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Not very recently.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Planning to head out west to see a couple schools.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My father was a Tennessee Vol so we always showed them love.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“It went amazing, we won state.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Stay in the gym and get ready for next season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we are going to be a great team next year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think the toughest team we play will be Germantown.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t really look at players individually because one player doesn’t make the whole team.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I want to play football at the next level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“A few but not too many.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Probably Kentucky Western.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, not yet.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes I do.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite growing up was LSU.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“We had a rough past season with a new coaching staff and moving up a division. The cherry on top being a recruiting violation that ended our season prematurely. Regardless, I had personal growth and relationships established, and revealed what I’ve yet to tap into with a switch to safety. My team is hungrier than ever and we’re really anticipating this upcoming season. Coming for it all.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I’ve got track season and our usual off season training regimen which consists of both conditioning and lifting. Been studying film like crazy and working mobility as well as training my base skills. Simply put, business as usual.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“State Championship… there is no settling for less. I know what we are capable of, and I personally will not expect anything less.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe we will be playing Thompson out of Alabama again this year. One of our toughest games to date and given we left with the win in our previous face-off, they will come with a chip on their shoulder. The Chattanooga teams in blue and red will also stand between us and the chip. Expecting big time games from these two.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Not sure yet. Doesn’t matter. The goal doesn’t change, just more hype around a name on a paper. Ball is ball, doesn’t matter how good you’re supposed to be. For me personally, you’re going to have to prove it to me.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve got a total of 38 offers at this moment in time. Notable mentions are Michigan, LSU, Tennessee, Florida, UNC, Stanford, Oklahoma, Mizzou, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Penn State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“At this moment in time, LSU, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Stanford, Vandy, and Texas A&M.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve made quite a few. A couple recent ones are Stanford, Tennessee, Louisville, Oklahoma, Florida, Texas, and Alabama.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“LSU on March 9th and UTK sometime later in March.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Ironically enough, LSU. My father and family on that side are from NOLA and I grew up cheering for them. Dream came true to be going through the process of recruitment with them. My pops is certainly excited to be a part of this process. Used to tell me all the time on NCAA the game he’d make me as a creator character for the Tigers in purple and gold. Now it could be real.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“I think the season went alright, we really left a lot out there, we should’ve done way better than we did but we did alright for the amount of work we put in the off season which was a lot, and it we let ourselves down.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I really plan on taking it even more seriously than I did last year and plan on working harder to achieve what we should’ve this year.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we will do better than we did this year. With our coaching staff I know we will and the mentality we all have now knowing how much we accomplished last year due to the year before.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our toughest competition in our region I feel like will be Fairview, but the regular schedule is probably East Rob. But we’re going to put up a better fight than we did last year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t think there will be a tough individual opponent, it’s a team sport. Everybody is the same, it really just depends on how our team steps up which I know they will.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I want to play sports in college. I want to play football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Vanderbilt, Austin Peay, Bethel, UT Martin, Cumberland, Drake, Northern Alabama.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I wouldn’t rather say which school is trying the hardest, there is one though that stands out.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No I have not made any college trips yet, I plan on making some soon though.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes I do have plans for college trips soon.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes I did have a favorite college growing up, it was Florida State University.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall, this season went well. We had high expectations and we ultimately fell one game short of our goal.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Focusing on next season, trying to perfect my craft.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next season will be just like any other, as long as we do what we need to, and give everything we have to the team, we will be successful.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We play Alcoa week 3. They always have a good team and are led by good coaches.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player we will face is Eli Owens, the tight end at Alcoa. He’s a good, strong, and physical player.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve spoken with coaches at: Austin-Peay, Carson-Newman, and ETSU to name a few.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Recently, one of Austin-Peay’s position coaches visited the high school to talk to myself and a few teammates.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I visited Carson-Newman earlier this year.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“No trips officially booked yet.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I’ve always been a Tennessee sports fan.”

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Q&A with Greeneville inside linebacker Drew Armbrister​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve spoken with coaches at: Austin-Peay, Carson-Newman, and ETSU to name a few.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Recently, one of Austin-Peay’s position coaches visited the high school to talk to myself and a few teammates.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I visited Carson-Newman earlier this year.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“No trips officially booked yet.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I’ve always been a Tennessee sports fan.”


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Q&A with White House Heritage free safety Dason Springer​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I want to play sports in college. I want to play football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Vanderbilt, Austin Peay, Bethel, UT Martin, Cumberland, Drake, Northern Alabama.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I wouldn’t rather say which school is trying the hardest, there is one though that stands out.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No I have not made any college trips yet, I plan on making some soon though.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes I do have plans for college trips soon.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes I did have a favorite college growing up, it was Florida State University.”


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Q&A with Lipscomb Academy defensive athlete CJ Jimcoily​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve got a total of 38 offers at this moment in time. Notable mentions are Michigan, LSU, Tennessee, Florida, UNC, Stanford, Oklahoma, Mizzou, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Penn State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“At this moment in time, LSU, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Stanford, Vandy, and Texas A&M.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve made quite a few. A couple recent ones are Stanford, Tennessee, Louisville, Oklahoma, Florida, Texas, and Alabama.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“LSU on March 9th and UTK sometime later in March.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Ironically enough, LSU. My father and family on that side are from NOLA and I grew up cheering for them. Dream came true to be going through the process of recruitment with them. My pops is certainly excited to be a part of this process. Used to tell me all the time on NCAA the game he’d make me as a creator character for the Tigers in purple and gold. Now it could be real.”


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Q&A with Houston offensive lineman Nick Royston​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I want to play football at the next level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“A few but not too many.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Probably Kentucky Western.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, not yet.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes I do.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite growing up was LSU.”


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Q&A with Oakland running back Aivery Haynesworth​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I’d love to play football and track at the next level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“FSU, Marshall, MTSU, Ole Miss, and Louisville to name a few.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Marshall is always sending love my way.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Not very recently.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Planning to head out west to see a couple schools.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My father was a Tennessee Vol so we always showed them love.”


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Q&A with Greeneville inside linebacker Drew Armbrister
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall, this season went well. We had high expectations and we ultimately fell one game short of our goal.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Focusing on next season, trying to perfect my craft.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next season will be just like any other, as long as we do what we need to, and give everything we have to the team, we will be successful.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We play Alcoa week 3. They always have a good team and are led by good coaches.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player we will face is Eli Owens, the tight end at Alcoa. He’s a good, strong, and physical player.”

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Q&A with White House Heritage free safety Dason Springer
How did the high school football season go overall?
“I think the season went alright, we really left a lot out there, we should’ve done way better than we did but we did alright for the amount of work we put in the off season which was a lot, and it we let ourselves down.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I really plan on taking it even more seriously than I did last year and plan on working harder to achieve what we should’ve this year.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we will do better than we did this year. With our coaching staff I know we will and the mentality we all have now knowing how much we accomplished last year due to the year before.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our toughest competition in our region I feel like will be Fairview, but the regular schedule is probably East Rob. But we’re going to put up a better fight than we did last year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t think there will be a tough individual opponent, it’s a team sport. Everybody is the same, it really just depends on how our team steps up which I know they will.”

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Q&A with Lipscomb Academy defensive athlete CJ Jimcoily
How did the high school football season go overall?
“We had a rough past season with a new coaching staff and moving up a division. The cherry on top being a recruiting violation that ended our season prematurely. Regardless, I had personal growth and relationships established, and revealed what I’ve yet to tap into with a switch to safety. My team is hungrier than ever and we’re really anticipating this upcoming season. Coming for it all.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I’ve got track season and our usual off season training regimen which consists of both conditioning and lifting. Been studying film like crazy and working mobility as well as training my base skills. Simply put, business as usual.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“State Championship… there is no settling for less. I know what we are capable of, and I personally will not expect anything less.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe we will be playing Thompson out of Alabama again this year. One of our toughest games to date and given we left with the win in our previous face-off, they will come with a chip on their shoulder. The Chattanooga teams in blue and red will also stand between us and the chip. Expecting big time games from these two.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Not sure yet. Doesn’t matter. The goal doesn’t change, just more hype around a name on a paper. Ball is ball, doesn’t matter how good you’re supposed to be. For me personally, you’re going to have to prove it to me.”

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Q&A with Houston offensive lineman Nick Royston
How did the high school football season go overall?
“It went amazing, we won state.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Stay in the gym and get ready for next season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we are going to be a great team next year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think the toughest team we play will be Germantown.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t really look at players individually because one player doesn’t make the whole team.”

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Q&A with Oakland running back Aivery Haynesworth
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Our team made it to state but it was a rough year battling injury.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“A lot of physical therapy and upper body training.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Our team has a lot of holes to fill but our coaching and work ethic should fill those gaps.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“No one can mess with us at our best.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There are a lot of good players out there but we have the best ones.”

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How did the high school football season go overall?
“The high school season went well, I think as a program we grew a ton and have built the foundation for the future of Ensworth.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans as of right now are to continue with baseball and after school workouts.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that our team has a ton of talent and potential and that is up to us to decide how good we want to be.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Playing in our division comes with playing against the best teams in the state weekly so there’s definitely going to be a ton of competition but one team in particular I’m excited to play next year is Lipscomb.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There have been a bunch of great players in our division the last couple of years but no one in particular stands out. I’d say there’s a few good quarterbacks in our division that are always fun to play against.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I plan to play football at the next level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far there has been a good number of teams recruiting me and I currently hold 17 offers but I will be releasing a top 5 or so in the next month or so.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I’d say as of right now there have been quite a few schools recruiting me hard but UNC seems to stick out a lot to me.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I visited UNC and Missouri in January and hope to visit a few others in March such as Ohio State and Ole Miss.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“See above.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes growing up I was definitely an Alabama fan and loved watching them play.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“The season went well, ending 12-1. We wanted to go all the way and win state, so we fell short but we'll be back next year.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I've just been training and working on my ball skills and movement, as well as lifting and preparing my body. I'm also running track too.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will make it back to where we were this past season, but we have to break through that 3rd round so we'll be working towards that.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I don't have the schedule, yet but we'll be prepared for anyone we face.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don't know anyone individually who will be hard for us to stop. I feel me and my guys can compete with anyone.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play sports in college, mainly football, maybe track if possible.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Arkansas, Memphis, Vanderbilt, Arkansas State and some other schools.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Right now I would say they're all equal.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven't.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I don't have any plans but some schools have reached out to get me on campus.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Tennessee, I have family history there.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“This past season was difficult. New coaching staff, new head coach, and new conference. It definitely didn’t go as planned, but this coming season is going to be COMPLETELY different. The team is ALL IN, and we have something to prove.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I'm completely focused on getting better. This is going to be my year to dominate, so I'm super focused on the details and making my workouts push me to get more than the day before.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We're going to be great. My brothers and I are going to be just fine.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“That's hard to say at this point, I feel like everyone is still trying to figure themselves out.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There's a lot of talent out there, especially in Tennessee, and every year someone steps up and balls out, so at this point I'm going to say everyone is going to be tough. I don't sleep on any athlete, we all have to compete, we all have to be ready when that ball snaps.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“C'mon! Absolutely! By God's grace and blessing, I will be playing football at the next level on Saturdays.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Michigan, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Mizzou, West Virginia, Auburn, Purdue, Indiana, and there's a few more.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Michigan, Tennessee, Florida, Mizzou, West Virginia.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Tons. This past weekend I visited the Gators, this coming weekend I will be at the University of Tennessee and I am making plans to visit Michigan.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Michigan, Texas A&M, Florida State, Mizzou, and West Virginia.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up I was a big Georgia fan. My dad was a Michigan fan and my mom was a West Virginia fan. So the house was crazy.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“The season didn’t go as expected as a team but I had my best individual year of my high school career despite only winning 3 games.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I am in the middle of my junior year of basketball but as soon as it ends I will be in the gym preparing for my senior year of football.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next year should be the best year we have had in a while, we finally started putting games together near the end of the year last year and with us being young we should improve going into next year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“York or Bledsoe County will be the toughest, Bledsoe is like us in the fact of being young and they were solid last year and York is usually a good football team.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Bledsoe County has a defensive end that was a problem last year so I will bet he will be one for his senior year.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“The goal is to make it to college and pursue my career in football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“The University of Penn is the only school really recruiting me at the time.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“The University of Penn has been recruiting me the hardest over the past year.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been on visits to EKU and Pikeville University within the last year.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I am planning on going to a camp in Iowa for Grandview University in March this year.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college is UNC and has been for years.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“It was an awesome season; we won the state title for the first time going 13-2.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I do 5AM workouts along with rugby for 901 (2x State Champ) and personal workouts with my brother.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“To be back-to-back state champions.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We don’t have our schedule yet but we have the toughest region in the state so I think Germantown will be our toughest competition.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There’s a few people in mind but my 2 are Joakim Dodson and Jamarrion Morrow.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Since I was a kid, I’ve always wanted to play college ball or in the NFL but I started playing rugby so I am also open to that.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve received mail from Arkansas State, Memphis and Tennessee along with emails and tweets from Coastal Carolina and Webber International (FL) with interest from smaller colleges and no offers so far.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Coastal Carolina, they’ve kept their eyes on me all season by sending emails and tweets.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No but I got an invite from Webber International and Denison.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Busy with rugby in the spring but have multiple camps and combines set up.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Ever since I was 6, I’ve always watched and dreamed of playing at Ole Miss and my hometown Memphis.”

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Q&A with Houston defensive lineman Garrett Hagan​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Since I was a kid, I’ve always wanted to play college ball or in the NFL but I started playing rugby so I am also open to that.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve received mail from Arkansas State, Memphis and Tennessee along with emails and tweets from Coastal Carolina and Webber International (FL) with interest from smaller colleges and no offers so far.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Coastal Carolina, they’ve kept their eyes on me all season by sending emails and tweets.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No but I got an invite from Webber International and Denison.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Busy with rugby in the spring but have multiple camps and combines set up.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Ever since I was 6, I’ve always watched and dreamed of playing at Ole Miss and my hometown Memphis.”


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Q&A with Wartburg Central wide receiver Landon Quinney​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“The goal is to make it to college and pursue my career in football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“The University of Penn is the only school really recruiting me at the time.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“The University of Penn has been recruiting me the hardest over the past year.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been on visits to EKU and Pikeville University within the last year.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I am planning on going to a camp in Iowa for Grandview University in March this year.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college is UNC and has been for years.”


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Q&A with Lipscomb Academy defensive tackle Amir Leonard-Jean Charles​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“C'mon! Absolutely! By God's grace and blessing, I will be playing football at the next level on Saturdays.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Michigan, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Mizzou, West Virginia, Auburn, Purdue, Indiana, and there's a few more.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Michigan, Tennessee, Florida, Mizzou, West Virginia.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Tons. This past weekend I visited the Gators, this coming weekend I will be at the University of Tennessee and I am making plans to visit Michigan.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Michigan, Texas A&M, Florida State, Mizzou, and West Virginia.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up I was a big Georgia fan. My dad was a Michigan fan and my mom was a West Virginia fan. So the house was crazy.”


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Q&A with Germantown athlete Yasir Muhammad​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play sports in college, mainly football, maybe track if possible.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Arkansas, Memphis, Vanderbilt, Arkansas State and some other schools.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Right now I would say they're all equal.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven't.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I don't have any plans but some schools have reached out to get me on campus.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Tennessee, I have family history there.”


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Q&A with Ensworth middle linebacker Sam Haley​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I plan to play football at the next level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far there has been a good number of teams recruiting me and I currently hold 17 offers but I will be releasing a top 5 or so in the next month or so.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I’d say as of right now there have been quite a few schools recruiting me hard but UNC seems to stick out a lot to me.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I visited UNC and Missouri in January and hope to visit a few others in March such as Ohio State and Ole Miss.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“See above.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes growing up I was definitely an Alabama fan and loved watching them play.”


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Q&A with Houston defensive lineman Garrett Hagan
How did the high school football season go overall?
“It was an awesome season; we won the state title for the first time going 13-2.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I do 5AM workouts along with rugby for 901 (2x State Champ) and personal workouts with my brother.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“To be back-to-back state champions.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We don’t have our schedule yet but we have the toughest region in the state so I think Germantown will be our toughest competition.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There’s a few people in mind but my 2 are Joakim Dodson and Jamarrion Morrow.”

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Q&A with Wartburg Central wide receiver Landon Quinney
How did the high school football season go overall?
“The season didn’t go as expected as a team but I had my best individual year of my high school career despite only winning 3 games.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I am in the middle of my junior year of basketball but as soon as it ends I will be in the gym preparing for my senior year of football.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next year should be the best year we have had in a while, we finally started putting games together near the end of the year last year and with us being young we should improve going into next year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“York or Bledsoe County will be the toughest, Bledsoe is like us in the fact of being young and they were solid last year and York is usually a good football team.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Bledsoe County has a defensive end that was a problem last year so I will bet he will be one for his senior year.”

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Q&A with Lipscomb Academy defensive tackle Amir Leonard-Jean Charles
How did the high school football season go overall?
“This past season was difficult. New coaching staff, new head coach, and new conference. It definitely didn’t go as planned, but this coming season is going to be COMPLETELY different. The team is ALL IN, and we have something to prove.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I'm completely focused on getting better. This is going to be my year to dominate, so I'm super focused on the details and making my workouts push me to get more than the day before.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We're going to be great. My brothers and I are going to be just fine.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“That's hard to say at this point, I feel like everyone is still trying to figure themselves out.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There's a lot of talent out there, especially in Tennessee, and every year someone steps up and balls out, so at this point I'm going to say everyone is going to be tough. I don't sleep on any athlete, we all have to compete, we all have to be ready when that ball snaps.”

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Q&A with Germantown athlete Yasir Muhammad
How did the high school football season go overall?
“The season went well, ending 12-1. We wanted to go all the way and win state, so we fell short but we'll be back next year.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I've just been training and working on my ball skills and movement, as well as lifting and preparing my body. I'm also running track too.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will make it back to where we were this past season, but we have to break through that 3rd round so we'll be working towards that.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I don't have the schedule, yet but we'll be prepared for anyone we face.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don't know anyone individually who will be hard for us to stop. I feel me and my guys can compete with anyone.”

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Q&A with Ensworth middle linebacker Sam Haley
How did the high school football season go overall?
“The high school season went well, I think as a program we grew a ton and have built the foundation for the future of Ensworth.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans as of right now are to continue with baseball and after school workouts.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that our team has a ton of talent and potential and that is up to us to decide how good we want to be.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Playing in our division comes with playing against the best teams in the state weekly so there’s definitely going to be a ton of competition but one team in particular I’m excited to play next year is Lipscomb.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There have been a bunch of great players in our division the last couple of years but no one in particular stands out. I’d say there’s a few good quarterbacks in our division that are always fun to play against.”

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How did the high school football season go overall?
“The season went very well.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans are to keep lifting and training for football as well as run track.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel good about our team next season because we got a lot if not most of the players coming back.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like Oakland will be a tough game next season because it always is a challenge.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I’m not sure who the toughest player we will face off would be but there are a lot of good players and teams we compete against.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play football in college and possibly run track.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“There have been a lot of colleges recruiting me, it has been hectic lately but I’m just enjoying the process.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“There are a few schools making the jump to maintain a good relationship.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made a trip to Mississippi State recently and I really liked it.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I don’t have any trips planned soon but I’m sure that will change.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite colleges growing up were Mizzou and Illinois.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“This season was one to remember. 6A State Champs. Best is yet to come.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I plan on continuing to work out and lift weights but I also have to prepare for the upcoming baseball season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I am extremely excited and confident about next year’s team. Good amount of state champ returnees and the experience and chemistry we have is like no other.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Region 8 games are always tough but I believe playing at Tupelo this year will be our toughest game.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Got to give props to Jamarion Morrow from Germantown.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play football at the next level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Rhodes, Northeast CC.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Can’t really say, either of them.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Texas.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“The season went well and I wish we could do it over again. State was the best.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I’m getting ready for rugby season and also getting ready for my senior season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I see us back in the Blue Cross Bowl actually.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“As we have a lot of talent in 6A, our biggest rivals Germantown always surprises.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I could say Joakim Dodson or Geron Johnson.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love to play either football or rugby.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been talking to Arkansas State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I haven’t been getting any strong recruitment.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I have unofficially visited Tennessee, Georgia, and Austin Peay.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“No but my recruitment is 100% open.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have been an Alabama fan since I was young. Even experienced the camp before my junior year.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“Went well, went 8-5. We made the quarterfinals, not what we wanted the outcome to be.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I’m currently focusing on working out twice a day and running for the upcoming track season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel pretty confident that we can make another run to a state title, we get a lot of experience back.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I would say Bearden High school, they beat us last season and made a strong playoff run.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Jayzon Thompson (Bearden High). He was an all-state running back as a sophomore.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love to play football or run track in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have heard from EKU, ODU, and multiple DIII schools (every now and then, nothing serious).”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“My recruitment is wide open and taking every visit I get seriously to see which program/school fits me best.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have unofficially visited Tennessee Tech, App State, Eastern Kentucky University, Middle Tennessee, and Carson Newman.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes, I’m hoping to attend some camps at EKU, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and South Carolina.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Tennessee, it runs in my family so it fits me well.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“The high school football season went well overall. I got to make the most of my opportunities in each play that I touched the ball.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now are to workout hard, gain weight, get faster, play 7on7 to sharpen up my skills, and work position specific drills.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that my team next season will do well. I think our team will come together to win some ball games.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The team I feel will be the toughest competition is Bearden.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player we will face is Jayzon Thompson.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play college football in the future.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Some schools that have reached out are Memphis, EKU, Dartmouth, Columbia, Western Illinois, Carson Newman.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“The schools most recruiting me would be Dartmouth or EKU.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have taken trips to both Carson Newman and Memphis as football visits.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I don’t have any visits planned as of now.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Tennessee, my dad played there and my brother was there a few years ago as well.”

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Q&A with Farragut wide receiver Landon Collins​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play college football in the future.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Some schools that have reached out are Memphis, EKU, Dartmouth, Columbia, Western Illinois, Carson Newman.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“The schools most recruiting me would be Dartmouth or EKU.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have taken trips to both Carson Newman and Memphis as football visits.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I don’t have any visits planned as of now.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Tennessee, my dad played there and my brother was there a few years ago as well.”


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Q&A with Anderson County running back Waylon LaRue​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love to play football or run track in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have heard from EKU, ODU, and multiple DIII schools (every now and then, nothing serious).”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“My recruitment is wide open and taking every visit I get seriously to see which program/school fits me best.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have unofficially visited Tennessee Tech, App State, Eastern Kentucky University, Middle Tennessee, and Carson Newman.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes, I’m hoping to attend some camps at EKU, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and South Carolina.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Tennessee, it runs in my family so it fits me well.”


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Q&A with Houston defensive end Trayshon Shaw​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love to play either football or rugby.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been talking to Arkansas State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I haven’t been getting any strong recruitment.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I have unofficially visited Tennessee, Georgia, and Austin Peay.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“No but my recruitment is 100% open.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have been an Alabama fan since I was young. Even experienced the camp before my junior year.”


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Q&A with Houston middle linebacker Owen Waggener​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play football at the next level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Rhodes, Northeast CC.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Can’t really say, either of them.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Texas.”


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Q&A with Ravenwood cornerback Donovan Starr​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play football in college and possibly run track.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“There have been a lot of colleges recruiting me, it has been hectic lately but I’m just enjoying the process.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“There are a few schools making the jump to maintain a good relationship.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made a trip to Mississippi State recently and I really liked it.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I don’t have any trips planned soon but I’m sure that will change.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite colleges growing up were Mizzou and Illinois.”


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