What are elite football players saying about their opponent this weekend on the field? Find out now!
Player: Kuemper Catholic athlete Kyle Snyder
Opponent: South Central Calhoun
What do you know about South Central Calhoun?
"From what I've seen, they have a very good offense. They are fast and physical. We need to be ready to have a big game. On defense, our linebackers need to get to the ball and our line has to make a big push."
What do you know about the South Central Calhoun players?
"Kody Case is a guy that stands out pretty much every game. He is extremely fast so we have to make sure we know where he is at on the field."
What are the keys to a victory?
"It is going to come down to who wants it more. Both teams know that this is the biggest game of the year for them."
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Player: Columbus Catholic defensive tackle Trey Plunkett
Opponent: North Fayette Valley
How do you feel about North Fayette Valley?
“They will always be tough. We will watch tape and see what our game plan will be.”
Do you know anything about their players?
“Nope.”
What are the keys to success?
“Definitely our passing game. If we get that going, we can get our run game to work too. It just depends on our passing game.”
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Player: Denver running back Bo McMahon
Opponent: Sumner-Fredricksburg
What do you know about your next game against Sumner-Fredricksburg?
"We know that we beat Belmond-Klemme 48-0 and Belmond-Klemme beat them by 22."
Do you know much about the Sumner-Fredricksburg players?
"No, I don't think any of them have really big numbers. I know their quarterback is pretty decent but he doesn't have really big numbers."
What are the keys to success in this game?
"The biggest keys are the line and our defense. We have to stay focused and just do what we do. We have to trust each other."
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Player: Cedar Falls quarterback Luke Gillett
Opponent: Cedar Rapids Washington
What are your thoughts on your next game against Cedar Rapids Washington?
"As far as their defense does, they have a monster with O'Rien Vance. We have to scheme around where he will be. They have a lot of all around playmakers on defense so we have to prepare for that."
What do you know about the Cedar Rapids Washington players?
"With O'Rien Vance and their defensive line, they draw a lot of attention. We can't just focus on one players because they work really well together getting to the quarterback."
What are the keys to a victory?
"It is executing our plays definitely. We have to improve from our last game. We also have to be able to capitalize in the red zone."
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Player: Ankeny lineman Nolan Anselme
Opponent: Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln
Do you know much about Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln?
“Not yet. I’ve just followed their record.”
What do you know about their players?
“I can’t say I do. I haven't played them for two years.”
What are the keys to success in this game and beyond?
“Definitely staying healthy. We finally got everybody back and are trying to stay healthy. We need to keep getting better.”
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Player: Roland-Story quarterback Brett Staton
Opponent: Aplington-Parkersburg
What do you know about Aplington-Parkersburg up next?
“We haven't looked at them yet but I know they lost to a good Dike team who we will play after. We got some tough games ahead of us.”
Do you know anything about their players?
“I haven't really looked but they whooped up on us the last two years. I’m sure some of them graduated and a few of their linemen did. They are always a good team.”
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Player: Ankeny Centennial offensive lineman Brock Wageman
Opponent: Thomas Jefferson
What are your thoughts on your next game in Thomas Jefferson?
“They have a pretty standard offense compared to Hoover. Their offense is really tight so there won’t be much sideline work. I think it’ll be a good game for us.”
Do you know much about their players?
“I do not know.”
What are the keys to having success?
“Stopping the run, keeping the ball out of the air, and on offense when running hitting them hard. We can never let up.”
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Player: Waukee offensive lineman Erik Sorensen
Opponent: Sioux City East
What do you know about your next opponent in Sioux City East?
"They play physical football like they did last year. It should be a good game."
Do you know much about the Sioux City East players?
"I remember the DE from last year, #89. I went up against him last year."
What are the keys to success against Sioux City East?
"It is getting the run going so that we can get our passing game going too."
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Player: Kuemper Catholic athlete Kyle Snyder
Opponent: South Central Calhoun
What do you know about South Central Calhoun?
"From what I've seen, they have a very good offense. They are fast and physical. We need to be ready to have a big game. On defense, our linebackers need to get to the ball and our line has to make a big push."
What do you know about the South Central Calhoun players?
"Kody Case is a guy that stands out pretty much every game. He is extremely fast so we have to make sure we know where he is at on the field."
What are the keys to a victory?
"It is going to come down to who wants it more. Both teams know that this is the biggest game of the year for them."
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Player: Columbus Catholic defensive tackle Trey Plunkett
Opponent: North Fayette Valley
How do you feel about North Fayette Valley?
“They will always be tough. We will watch tape and see what our game plan will be.”
Do you know anything about their players?
“Nope.”
What are the keys to success?
“Definitely our passing game. If we get that going, we can get our run game to work too. It just depends on our passing game.”
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Player: Denver running back Bo McMahon
Opponent: Sumner-Fredricksburg
What do you know about your next game against Sumner-Fredricksburg?
"We know that we beat Belmond-Klemme 48-0 and Belmond-Klemme beat them by 22."
Do you know much about the Sumner-Fredricksburg players?
"No, I don't think any of them have really big numbers. I know their quarterback is pretty decent but he doesn't have really big numbers."
What are the keys to success in this game?
"The biggest keys are the line and our defense. We have to stay focused and just do what we do. We have to trust each other."
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Player: Cedar Falls quarterback Luke Gillett
Opponent: Cedar Rapids Washington
What are your thoughts on your next game against Cedar Rapids Washington?
"As far as their defense does, they have a monster with O'Rien Vance. We have to scheme around where he will be. They have a lot of all around playmakers on defense so we have to prepare for that."
What do you know about the Cedar Rapids Washington players?
"With O'Rien Vance and their defensive line, they draw a lot of attention. We can't just focus on one players because they work really well together getting to the quarterback."
What are the keys to a victory?
"It is executing our plays definitely. We have to improve from our last game. We also have to be able to capitalize in the red zone."
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Player: Ankeny lineman Nolan Anselme
Opponent: Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln
Do you know much about Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln?
“Not yet. I’ve just followed their record.”
What do you know about their players?
“I can’t say I do. I haven't played them for two years.”
What are the keys to success in this game and beyond?
“Definitely staying healthy. We finally got everybody back and are trying to stay healthy. We need to keep getting better.”
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Player: Roland-Story quarterback Brett Staton
Opponent: Aplington-Parkersburg
What do you know about Aplington-Parkersburg up next?
“We haven't looked at them yet but I know they lost to a good Dike team who we will play after. We got some tough games ahead of us.”
Do you know anything about their players?
“I haven't really looked but they whooped up on us the last two years. I’m sure some of them graduated and a few of their linemen did. They are always a good team.”
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Player: Ankeny Centennial offensive lineman Brock Wageman
Opponent: Thomas Jefferson
What are your thoughts on your next game in Thomas Jefferson?
“They have a pretty standard offense compared to Hoover. Their offense is really tight so there won’t be much sideline work. I think it’ll be a good game for us.”
Do you know much about their players?
“I do not know.”
What are the keys to having success?
“Stopping the run, keeping the ball out of the air, and on offense when running hitting them hard. We can never let up.”
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Player: Waukee offensive lineman Erik Sorensen
Opponent: Sioux City East
What do you know about your next opponent in Sioux City East?
"They play physical football like they did last year. It should be a good game."
Do you know much about the Sioux City East players?
"I remember the DE from last year, #89. I went up against him last year."
What are the keys to success against Sioux City East?
"It is getting the run going so that we can get our passing game going too."
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