Iowa Preps has talked to a number of football players about their opponents heading into the big games this weekend!
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Athlete: Evan Jacobson
High School: Creston
Opponent: Clarinda
What do you know about next football opponent in Clarinda?
“They have a lot of players who are very young. We still got to bring a good game.”
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Athlete: Carson Louscher
High School: South O'Brien
Opponent: Sheldon
What do you know about your next opponent in Sheldon?
“They are ranked pretty high for Class 2A. They got some studs over there. They got a lot of skill and can go far in 2A. I’d like to see them go far because I am good friends with those guys.”
What are the keys for your team to be successful?
“It is definitely to be physical. We are known for pounding out a game and totaling three or four yards a play. That is what we did last year.”
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Athlete: Arthur Braden
High School: Pleasant Valley
Opponent: Iowa City High
What do you know about your next opponent in City High?
“They have a really good defense. They all flow to the ball well. They have a really good receiver. He has good hands and good speed. He is a big-time player. We have to stop him and score some points on the other side offensively.”
What areas can your team improve on?
“The most important part is executing. If we do that every play, I feel we can be a really good team. If everyone does their job for the person next to him, we can go far.”
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Athlete: Ryan Smith
High School: Eagle Grove
Opponent: Clarion-Goldfield
What do you know about your next opponent in Clarion?
“I think it’ll be a pretty good game. They are always competitive. They lost a lot of their starters from last year and we kept almost all of our starters. Our new head coach is a former Clarion coach and he knows quite a lot about their program.”
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Athlete: Parker Badding
High School: Kuemper Catholic
Opponent: St. Albert
What do you know about your next opponent in St. Albert?
“It’ll be a really good game. They got a lot of linemen on their team that have potential DI ability. WE lost to them last year. Hopefully we can come back out with a win.”
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Athlete: Noah Treimer
High School: Pella Christian
Opponent: Albia
What do you know about your next opponent in Albia?
“I am not trying to overlook a single team. We are expecting a battle and coming out ready to fight. I think they can be a good team and they can beat us.”
What are the keys for your team to be successful?
“We have a lot of skills and unlocking those would be getting a hold of it is going to be huge. Once we get a hold of it, we have to keep humble.”
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Athlete: Johnny Supple
High School: Cascade
Opponent: Dewitt Central
What do you know about your next opponent in Dewitt Central?
“We have high hopes. We really think we can beat any team we play this year. We are confident but at the same time respect all of our opponents. We need to bring it on offense and defense.”
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Athlete: Evan Jacobson
High School: Creston
Opponent: Clarinda
What do you know about next football opponent in Clarinda?
“They have a lot of players who are very young. We still got to bring a good game.”
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Athlete: Carson Louscher
High School: South O'Brien
Opponent: Sheldon
What do you know about your next opponent in Sheldon?
“They are ranked pretty high for Class 2A. They got some studs over there. They got a lot of skill and can go far in 2A. I’d like to see them go far because I am good friends with those guys.”
What are the keys for your team to be successful?
“It is definitely to be physical. We are known for pounding out a game and totaling three or four yards a play. That is what we did last year.”
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Athlete: Arthur Braden
High School: Pleasant Valley
Opponent: Iowa City High
What do you know about your next opponent in City High?
“They have a really good defense. They all flow to the ball well. They have a really good receiver. He has good hands and good speed. He is a big-time player. We have to stop him and score some points on the other side offensively.”
What areas can your team improve on?
“The most important part is executing. If we do that every play, I feel we can be a really good team. If everyone does their job for the person next to him, we can go far.”
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Athlete: Ryan Smith
High School: Eagle Grove
Opponent: Clarion-Goldfield
What do you know about your next opponent in Clarion?
“I think it’ll be a pretty good game. They are always competitive. They lost a lot of their starters from last year and we kept almost all of our starters. Our new head coach is a former Clarion coach and he knows quite a lot about their program.”
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Athlete: Parker Badding
High School: Kuemper Catholic
Opponent: St. Albert
What do you know about your next opponent in St. Albert?
“It’ll be a really good game. They got a lot of linemen on their team that have potential DI ability. WE lost to them last year. Hopefully we can come back out with a win.”
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Athlete: Noah Treimer
High School: Pella Christian
Opponent: Albia
What do you know about your next opponent in Albia?
“I am not trying to overlook a single team. We are expecting a battle and coming out ready to fight. I think they can be a good team and they can beat us.”
What are the keys for your team to be successful?
“We have a lot of skills and unlocking those would be getting a hold of it is going to be huge. Once we get a hold of it, we have to keep humble.”
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Athlete: Johnny Supple
High School: Cascade
Opponent: Dewitt Central
What do you know about your next opponent in Dewitt Central?
“We have high hopes. We really think we can beat any team we play this year. We are confident but at the same time respect all of our opponents. We need to bring it on offense and defense.”
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