Quotes from Athletes on the 2024 Football Season
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Williamsburg athlete Nile Sinn
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe our team will have a good chance of being right back in the Dome. We definitely lose a lot of star power especially in the receiving corps and losing Derek Weiskopf is huge, but we have guys coming up that are ready to fill in.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I definitely think the hardest game we play will be the Xavier game. Excited to run that one back.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The best player I remember playing was Conlan Poynton from Solon. Pretty sure he was only a sophomore last year so he’ll definitely be solid.”
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Jefferson running back Iishara Kalolero
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I know we have a very good chance of making it to the playoffs off next season. We are building something at Jefferson and everyone has bought into what our coaches are asking of us.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Next year we will be looking to make some major progress against the three teams that really shut us down. We lost our way in those games and we have to come together better as a team to push through adversity and put some points up against them.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t follow peoples’ names on other teams. They are just people with numbers playing a position when I watch a film. IC West has some players I figure.”
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Red Oak safety Adam Baier
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think that our team will do well next year as we had a young group this year and make the playoffs and a run for the dome.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think the toughest team is going to be Underwood as they were in the state finals.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think that Luke Sternberg will be the hardest player we will see.”
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Regina outside linebacker Tate Wallace
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like our football team will be very young next season but that will not change our season's impact and I do believe we will be one of the top teams in the state if we put in the work that is needed.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe the Wilton Beavers could be our hardest game next season because they do return about the whole starting lineup so I think that game will be our most challenging.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I believe that Drew Keith the QB from Wilton will be our toughest player to go against because of his speed he has at the QB position.”
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MMCRU wide receiver Jace Colling
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel my team will exceed expectations again, but we will need work for it.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Cherokee will be one of the toughest teams we play against as their offense is hard to stop. Gehlen Catholic will also be a threat to us as well.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Jaxon Paulsrud will be the toughest opponent as he is an offensive and defensive threat.”
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Woodbine athlete Landon Blum
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like our team can make a big run at the State Playoffs next year, we have more kids coming up for these next couple of years and we are led by a great quarterback Brody Pryor.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Remsen St. Mary’s will definitely be the toughest team on our schedule. We faced them last year and kept it close for most the second quarter then we made some rookie mistakes and they pulled away. They were led by a lot of juniors this year so it should be a fun game next year.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I feel like one of the biggest individual players we will face off against is Remson’s QB. He ran for probably around 250 yards against us when we played them. He is very scrappy and can shed off a lot of tackles.”
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OABCIG wide receiver Jaxx DeJean
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel we have a lot of talent to make it deep into the postseason. We return most starters and have high expectations.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“There’s some pretty tough programs all around we believe that we can play with anyone.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We face some pretty tough players all around.”
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Harlan Community outside linebacker Jozef Reisz
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next year we are bringing back some key talent. We had a lot of younger classmen step up towards the end of this season. They will continue to gain confidence and trust the process.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Week one we will be playing the defending 4A champions Lewis Central. Other teams that I think will be tough on the schedule are Glenwood, Creston, and Nevada.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Lewis Central’s QB Brady Hetzel does a pretty good job in the pocket and can avoid the rush well.”
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MOC-Floyd Valley running back Dylan Maasdam
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel good about our team next year, knowing we only had 5 seniors, us young guys are able to step up in a fresh start with plenty of experience.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Toughest team will probably be Heelan knowing they were in the state [champion]ship last year. Gives us a challenge this offseason to really work and get them back after their performance against them this year.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Toughest individual will be tough to know, knowing most teams we have played against had almost 15+ seniors so it will be a learning matter of who our toughest player will be.”
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Sioux City East quarterback Cal Jepsen
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we should have a solid team next year. Having some seniors graduate means other guys have to step up and I think we got guys to fill those spots.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our toughest game next year will be Southeast Polk on the road. We all know that they are very talented, proven by their state championships but that will be the toughest one.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I’m not sure who the toughest guy we will play next year is. I think we will know when the season is.”
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Osage wide receiver Madden Uhlenhopp
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that my team will do really well next season. We are losing a lot of good players next season but we have a lot of good players coming up to take their spot.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The team I feel will be the toughest competition on our schedule will be Saint Ansger because they are our rival and that’s always a big game for us.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I feel the toughest player we will face off against during the season will be Lane Gayken because we didn’t play against him last year due to his injury and he is a big factor in his team's play.”
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Southeast Polk wide receiver Sam Zelenovich
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we’ll have a lot of good players next year and will have a chance to compete with anyone.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We start off with 2 tough games, Valley and Ankeny. But really everyone on our schedule will be tough. We’re going to have to take it one game at a time.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We’ll play a lot of good players on our schedule. Every team we play will have guys capable of playing in college.”
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Xavier athlete Carter Hoffmann
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next season I feel that our team will be really solid again.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team I think we will face this upcoming season is North Scott. They have a really solid team and have a lot of guys returning from last season.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual player we will play next year I would have to say would be Rayce Heitman. He’s a really solid player on both offense and defense.”
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Red Oak defensive lineman Nolan Perrien
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel we will be a lot better having a very young team and a lot of younger players are going to step up when needed.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Clarinda Cardinals.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Toughest player we will play against is Luke Sternburg from AHSTW, a very quick athletic running back.”
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Waukee Northwest wide receiver Maverick Inman
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like our team will do great next season and we are hungry for a deep playoff run.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think rivalry games are always tough, because of the environment, especially in town.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“One guy that’s super tough is Grant Gammel from Waukee. Great kid and even better player.”
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Mount Ayr linebacker Tate Dugan
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that our team can accomplish great things next year with most of our skill players returning and having another year of experience.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The team that I think will be the most competitive on our schedule will be Madrid with them having gone to play in the Uni-dome this year and having that experience.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual that I think our team will face off against is Preston Wicker of Madrid.”
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Wilton tight end Cade Souhrada *
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I am excited for next year. We return all but three starters and almost all of our skill position players on the offensive side of the ball. We return a 1000-yard rusher Owen Hassell and our QB Drew Keith. We have a lot of guys that are going to be three-year starters so we are hoping to have a big season, something we have been waiting for.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“West Branch and Regina are two tough teams on our schedule, they both have great tradition and always have quality teams that compete for district and state titles. I also feel Mid Prairie will be a tough game to start our season.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Nathan Schockemoehl from Cascade led our District in tackles and was also good on the offensive side of the ball. Brady Webber and Hudson Ehrenfelt from Mid-Prairie. Brennan Dale from West Branch is a solid returning quarterback along with Cooper Gates on the defensive side of the ball. Also Tate Wallace from Iowa City Regina.”
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Jefferson wide receiver Lloydson Nyenow Jr.
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I know that we are going to be 100% better than we were this year. We are going to make it to the playoffs and I just want to see how we grow as a team and a family.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“To be honest I don't think that we are going to struggle with any teams next season.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Mason Woods only because he's a versatile player and he understands the game well.”
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West Lyon wide receiver Carson Hoogeveen
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think next year we have the opportunity to be really good because of how many people we have returning and our coaching staff is great so as long as we can execute their game plan I think we will be in good shape.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think either Cherokee or Western.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Toughest individual would probably have to be Kaden Van Regenmorter because of his ability to expand plays and his wide receiver threats.”
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Western Dubuque left tackle Garret Kluesner
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think that we have a lot of strong parts coming back for this team and I think we really have a shot at winning it all next year.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I don’t really like to focus on one team, I think every game is going to be a hard game and we need to come ready for every team every week.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There are a lot of really good players that we are looking out for and we know that we need to take away their effect on the game every week but we focus on stopping the whole team, not just one player.”
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Jefferson outside linebacker LJ Elophe
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“For this upcoming season it will be my senior [year] and as a whole the program feels we have a great shot at making it to week 10.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our toughest opponent this upcoming season is undoubtedly going to be Liberty and Prairie because of how both teams run the offense and they have great guys returning.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think the toughest player we will be going against this upcoming season will be Jack Wallace because of how well he can throw the ball.”
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PCM running back Adrien Robbins
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I expect us to do very well and we have a very good chance at winning it all.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our toughest competition will be Sigourney or Nevada.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think the only names I really focused on or noticed last year were seniors who will be gone so I am not sure.”
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West Lyon outside linebacker Evan Hildring
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like our team next year is going to be really good and really tough to beat. Our goal is obviously to win the state ship.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Western will definitely be our toughest opponent next year. OABCIG and Unity will be tough as well.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Kaden Van Regenmorter from Western always has a good game against us and Jaxx DeJean and Dylan Bosma are both solid players.”
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Ames quarterback Cameron Cantonwine
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think next season is going to be a breakout season for us last year we dealt with a lot of injuries and had a lot of young guys playing without much experience so expectations are high for next season.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team we’re going to play next year is Waukee NW, they’re a pretty physical team and find ways to make you pay for any mistakes.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player we’ll face is probably Zay Robinson.”
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PCM linebacker Brevin DeRaad
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next football season we are planning to go undefeated, and win the state championship but it will be very challenging because the teams we play are really good and have a lot of talented hard-working players with the same goals as us.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like our toughest competition for next year will be a non-district game against the Nevada cubs; with junior quarterback Connor King returning after throwing for 1500 yards with 20 tds and 6 picks he will be a great player we play against. Junior linebacker Jackson Burlage will also return and he had 100.5 total tackles leading their defense. It will be a really fun game to play.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“See above.”
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Gehlen Catholic quarterback Cole McCarty
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think with our teams returning talent we will have a great season. We have high expectations and are aiming to win the district and make it to the Dome.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Woodbury Central will be our toughest game because they always are a really deep team and have had a few great seasons recently.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Gavin Sleezer from Alta Aurelia is probably the best player we’ll see next year. He hits hard and is very athletic.”
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West Lyon linebacker Jaxan Huyser
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next year could be one for the books, I think we are a talented team in many ways where others are not. I believe this team is much more than a 3rd round exit team just like we have in past years. I believe this is the year to do it with a good amount of experience from players and coaches.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe Western will be our best game in the regular season.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Kaden Van Regenmorter, the dude is a very talented athlete and he is a very good player.”
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Ballard outside linebacker Jackson Wacha
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I'm optimistic about our team's prospects for next football season. We've got a solid core of returning players, and with some hard work and dedication, I believe we have the potential to have a strong season. Our coaches are dedicated to helping us improve, and I'm confident that with their guidance and our collective effort, we can achieve success on the field. We'll be aiming high and striving to make next season even better than the last.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think North Polk is going to be our toughest competitor this coming season. We went 1-1 against each other last season and we ended with the short end of the stick. Our team will be seeking vengeance this year against our rivals North Polk.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t know anyone that will cause us trouble.”
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Ankeny Centennial running back Braeden Jackson
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We feel like we will win it all next year, we are extremely confident in each other and trust each other a lot.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Dowling is always a very good team, they have a great program and they have a lot of guys returning so I think that will be a tough opponent. Ankeny is also always a close game and they have some great players too. I’m really excited for those two games.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Being completely honest I’m not sure who it will be yet. We will have to see how the summer and season goes.”
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Dowling Catholic edge Isaac Beaver
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We have a chance to do great things. For me it’s nonlinear. I can control my diet, effort, and my discipline to hydration strength, speed, acceleration, faith and work ethic etc to maximize my genetics. I can control not making any mental mistakes and being the best version of myself. How many wins we will have isn’t a thought other than I am terrified of not living up to my max potential.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Valley and Centennial are the two teams who are loaded. SE Polk and Ankeny are always tough. The big guy over at Kennedy is a force and their O-line is probably the deepest in Iowa outside maybe Cedar Falls.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Zay is probably the best athlete in Iowa.”
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MOC-Floyd Valley wide receiver Ahman Langton
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are positioned well, returning many of our offensive and defensive starters. We also have some good depth that will transition from JV to Varsity. Some of our underclassmen will have some big shoes to fill; however, the upperclassmen have strong leadership and camaraderie that unifies the team.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“In northwest Iowa it is hard to pick just one. Central Lyon is a perennial favorite. Unity Christian is tough and young.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Zayvion Ellington from Sergeant Bluff-Luton is a great running back.”
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Spirit Lake running back William Ditsworth
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We have a goal to return to State this season. I believe we can accomplish that goal.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel Algona will be a tough competitor. We had a close game last season, and I believe it will be a tough game again this season.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Alex Manske, currently a junior, at Algona.”
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Ankeny running back Daniel Larmie
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next season I feel we will pick up right where we left off and build on top of that.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Personally I feel every team will be a good challenge but if I had to pick I’d say Valley.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/A.”
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Urbandale defensive lineman Axel Ramazani
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we’ll do better than last year; we have a lot of underclassmen that are going to be great and make plays.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“For me personally I would say Ankeny Centennial, they have a great offense, everyone is in sync and Elijah Porter is just a dog.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“No clue, I’m sure most of the teams we're going against are going to have underclassmen fill in major roles on their teams.”
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Algona slot receiver Evan Allie
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have a strong feeling that we will be stacking up wins this 2024 football season as well as being one of the best teams in class 3A.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel the toughest team on our schedule this year will definitely be the clear lake lions. Last year we lost to them by 1 point while they were the #1 ranked team in class 3A.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual player we will play this year would be Thomas Myer. He’s a great athlete and was highly recruited up until he committed to Iowa.”
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North Polk running back BJ Tate
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We lost a lot of seniors who were really talented and played major roles in our team’s success. However, I believe we have returning juniors and sophomores who have lots of talent and can fill those roles. We also have a great coaching staff. I believe we will do just fine next season.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“There are a lot of teams who are also losing a lot of seniors as well so I really don’t know what to expect from certain teams. However, our school’s main “rivals” are ADM and Ballard. They are always pretty good so I feel like those will be our toughest games of the year.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I’m not sure who the best individual player we will play against is. There were lots of really good seniors that graduated in our conference so there will be lots of new players that I really don’t know much about. There could be multiple breakout players that we don’t even know about yet so I really don’t know at the moment.”
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West Lyon defensive end Jack Carolan
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe we could do pretty well next year, we have a lot of potential but really got to work for what we want.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think the most challenging opponent for us next year will be Western Christian or OABCIG.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual to play against would either be Kaden Van Regenmorter or Jaxx Dejean.”
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PCM quarterback Gavin VanGorp
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will prepare really well for next season and I think we will be really good. Some guys need to step up and I really think they will. We have a lot of returning players and a lot of players that have chemistry together, so if we stick together, I have no doubts in my mind we can make a far run in the playoffs.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Nevada will for sure be our toughest competition. Last year we fell just short of them and we are really looking for revenge on them. They are like a rival to us so we are looking forward to that game.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We have a lot of people graduating in our district, but I would say it will be Nevada’s running back.”
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Tri-Center wide receiver Zach Nelson
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we have a shot to go far into the playoffs.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Woodbury should be our best match of the season.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think @SternbergLuke is going to be the best individual player we play next year.”
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PCM linebacker Gavin DeRaad
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next year I think our team will win the state championship.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Nevada will be our toughest competition. They were in the top 10 rankings in 3a last year.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Probably Connor King. He is the starting quarterback for Nevada. He threw a good ball against us last year.”
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Mt. Ayr linebacker/running back Tyler Martin
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I am really excited about next football season. I think we have a lot of great players coming back as well as guys that work hard throughout the offseason. I think if we can stay committed to working hard throughout the summer then the sky's the limit for us.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“After three years of playing high school football I have learned that the team you face each week is your toughest competition. No team in our district can be taken for granted so we have to prepare at our highest level every week.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There are many talented players in our district. Just like the teams, no player can be overlooked or taken lightly. My mentality and our team’s mentality is that we are coming after everyone that steps on the field with us.”
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Mount Ayr running back Dyson Thompson
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We will still be young, but we will have at least a year under our belts of varsity football. I think next year will be one of the best years yet.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Madrid and Lyndville or even ACGC will be tough to beat next year. Definitely a game worth watching. They lose a ton of seniors but still have younger kids coming up with great potential.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Madrid has a good returning quarterback who is an all-around athlete on the field and will be hard to stop.”
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Mount Ayr defensive back Jackson Ruggles
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we are more disciplined this year and we are older and more confident.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“ACGC is definitely going to be a team that will be good.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“A person that will be tough to go against is definitely Preston Wicker from Madrid.”
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Gladbrook-Reinbeck wide receiver Hudson Clark
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are returning a lot of guys, we do lose big pieces of our team that will be a big loss but also we have a lot of guys working hard in the weight room and we have a lot of guys confident in themselves to make that jump to starters. I think next year will be another successful year and hopefully we can get back to the dome.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We have a pretty strong conference, all the teams have good players and good enough to win games. Clarksville gave us a tough time last year and I bet the same thing this next year. Also Janesville had a young hard nosed group last year and they return big players for their team so we have to watch out for them. We play a lot of good teams and don’t want to overlook anyone or be too confident.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We played a lot of good players this past year and many gave us trouble. I think Appleby is a great player and a hard runner, he will have a good line to play behind so he will be tough. Also Burns from BGM had a really good year and a lot of accomplishments and stats, he will be hard to stop.”
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Independence middle linebacker Cameron Roth
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that my team will do really well next year. We have a lot of guys that have switched their mindset for the better and have been working really hard!”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The team I feel will be the toughest is West Delaware.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player is definitely Brent Yonkovic.”
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Ankeny Centennial defensive end Isaiah Bassett
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“For next season I genuinely think that we are one of the best teams if not the best team. We have lots of returning starters and plenty of young talent. I really think that we could win it all if we just fix some minor mistakes that we had last year. We have one of the oldest coaches in the game and I don’t mean that in a bad way but he has seen a lot and knows a lot and as long as we listen to him and the other coaches and are disciplined then I believe that we can hoist up that trophy come the end of the season.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think that our toughest competition next year is going to be Dowling or Ankeny. We have Ankeny week one and it’s a rivalry game so it’s already honing to be a hard game. They have lots of good players and some good coaches as well. Dowling has just always been good and since they are bringing back a lot of good players as well I believe that they are going to be a challenge if we want to win the championship. I don’t want to forget about Valley High School as well since they have lots of talent on their team and have always been a good playoff team.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I can’t really say which players we think are going to be the toughest cause not one player makes a team but we’ll have to see how this summer goes.”
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Lake Mills defensive end Aiden Stensrud
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel really good about the next season. We are losing quite a bit but we return good prices and should be really solid next year.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I would say our toughest competition is going to be West Handcock or Saint Ansgar, they are traditionally good programs and should be good this year.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think the toughest competition will be Jake Hansen from Saint Ansgar, he fought last year.”
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PCM defensive back Riley Graber
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel really good about next year, we have a lot of guys coming back and some really good players coming up. We should have a really good team, hopefully we can be great.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Nevada will probably be the best team we play in the regular season; they lost a good group but they have some players coming back that will be solid. I’m glad we get to play them at home with our fans and it should be a fun game.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The best player we play is probably someone on Nevada, they lost a good running back but their quarterback is solid. They bring back both of their middle linebackers and they’re both good players, probably one of them.”
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Baxter linebacker Cael Wishman
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we can easily be better than we were last year but we have to develop this off-season.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We have a really tough schedule coming into this season, almost any team on our schedule could make the playoffs in my opinion, but overall I think the toughest team will be Coon Rapids-Bayard.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think the toughest player we will face off against is Cal Heydon from Coon Rapids-Bayard.”
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PCM defensive tackle Kaden Clark
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“In my opinion, the only question mark for our team is our o and d lines. Our o line was the centerpiece of our team last year and allowed our running backs to have so much success. We will definitely need some new people to step up into those seniors' places.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Pella Christian is always a tough game.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I really don't pay close attention to specific players.”
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Pella linebacker Nate Warner
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I’m very excited for our season next year. We got a lot of returners and some young guys who I think will step up and we’ll have a really good season.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Gilbert.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Will Hawthorne.”
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Urbandale safety Elijah Hoyt
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Our football team has a really good chance of surprising people next season. I full-heartedly believe that we will.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think the toughest team on our schedule is going to be Centennial, always tough.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
"N/A."
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Crestwood linebacker Brock Voyna
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we have a lot of potential and I am excited for the season to begin. We have a lot of veteran players returning and we have all been putting in a lot of hours and hard work.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I am looking forward to all of our matchups this season. I know MFL is the first game of the season and it should be a fun one to play in.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think the toughest person anyone goes against is yourself. Always push yourself to get better and improve. I don't like to base it off of other people.”
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Newell-Fonda defensive back/tight end Guyson Lyman
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think with a new head coach and new players, that we will be able to succeed and do the things we want to accomplish as a team. We thrive on the fundamentals, and having a bond as a team.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I would say Remsen St. Mary’s is the toughest on our schedule. They are a very well coached team, bringing back a handful of their roster.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Jaxon Bunkers. He is a very skilled offensive and defensive player. He was able to use his skills and IQ to be a great player.”
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Spirit Lake slot receiver Joey Andres
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we will be a very strong team next year because most of our skill players were juniors. However we are missing some spots on the line.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“For the regular season, Algona is going to be our toughest matchup and down the road West Lyon will be tough in the playoffs.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual we will verse is Alex Manske.”
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Harlan Community linebacker/fullback Hayden Soma
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we have a great opportunity to make a good run in the playoffs.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Lewis Central.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Connor King.”
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Lewis Central defensive tackle Joseph Monge
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Obviously coming off a state championship, our team and the younger guys are always ready to compete. I think the team will reload and come with some firepower. I’d never count out a Lewis Central team.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“There isn’t a lot of games we circle on our schedule, but I think Harlan will always be tough, since they’re our rival.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“To be honest I’m not sure, yet there’s a lot of great linemen across the state.”
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Independence linebacker Tate Wood
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think our team has a good shot at making it deep into the playoffs.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“West Delaware we lost to them last year but I think we can win.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The QB for West Delaware Brent Yankovic, he is very good on the ground and in the pass game.”
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Dowling Catholic linebacker Dylan Manning
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we have a very good chance of maximizing our team, the connections and culture we have built this offseason makes this team feel special. We want it!”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Valley and SEP will be challenging competition.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Valley’s Zay Robinson will be a challenge to guard especially with the dual threat of McGregor but we have plans in place to take away the pass game.”
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West Hancock linebacker Creighton Kelly
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“My team will be pretty good and will be tough to beat. We will make a good run and expect us to be playing at the dome.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Saint Ansgar will be a tough team to beat because we have always had a good rivalry with them. They are a good, talented team that is coached very well.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The Micheal’s kid from Saint Ansgar, he is a running back. He is a tough player and is very fun to play against. He plays some linebacker as well.”
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Bishop Heelan tight end Carson McInerney
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel it’ll be hard to repeat what we did last season, going 11-2 and being Runner-Up in 3A, but I definitely think we can return to the postseason and do well there.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like we play a bunch of tough teams that could give us a hard time, but I’d say Sioux City East would be a hard matchup because they’re our biggest rivals because everyone really gives it all they have in those rivalry games.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There’s also a lot of tough individual players we’ll play, but I think Louden Grimsley is definitely going to be a tough matchup for us, he’s a really good deep threat, and it should be really interesting to see what happens with him against our corners.”
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PCM wide receiver Carson Hansen
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we have a chance to do something special next season with a lot of returning players.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think if we run into Van Meter again that will be our biggest challenge.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/A.”
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Bettendorf defensive line/tight end Amari Washington
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“This team definitely has a huge upside and we are all hungry after a loss in the second round of the playoffs last year so definitely high expectations.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I definitely think we will have the toughest time with the teams on the west side of Iowa, but we definitely have to take care of the teams around here because there is certainly talent all over Iowa.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“This is definitely not a one-man game so I personally look at it as not a single player we will have a hard time facing but more the team as a whole but I can confidently say we aren’t afraid of anyone.”
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Nodaway Valley linebacker/defensive end Ashton Honnold
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I’m hopeful for our upcoming season although we haven’t had a great last few seasons, I think we could string together a few wins and maybe make the playoffs.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We have a lot of good competition, I know Shenandoah will be tough along with South Hamilton and Ogden as well.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There are lots of great players in our district and against non-district opponents too so it’s pretty hard to just choose one.”
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Anamosa running back/middle linebacker Austin Scranton
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we are starting to discover our identity, so I am confident we will win our district and have a playoff run.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe Center Point will be a tough game, considering they are a young team and return most starters from a year ago.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I know playing Northeast will be a good game considering we have had some struggles containing Gavin Kremer, their Quarterback.”
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Nodaway Valley defensive tackle Trent Warner
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel we are capable of being a .500 team this year, Coach West and Coach Honnold have brought a new vibe to the team and it’s different from years past.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I’m not entirely sure who will be our toughest game this year, South Hamilton will probably be our toughest, they did lose a lot of seniors last year but they are a solid program and will remain tough.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I’m not entirely sure, a few names that pop into my head are Max Duggan and Jackson Ruggles from Mount Ayr.”
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