Find out what some of the top players in the state are saying about sports now!
Q&A with Norwalk linebacker Harrison Tripp
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“We’re off to a great start, every week is an opportunity to improve, and we’re dedicated to winning each week.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“[We’re] absolutely on track, but staying hungry.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“We’re playing well, even in our mistakes we’re moving forward and confident in ourselves.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We have mistakes we can clean up, like every team, but we trust in our coaches and each other and we’ll get there.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We just need to keep the next play mentality and focus on what’s in front of our face. We know we’re strong together, and we’re a focused team.”
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Q&A with Lewis Central offensive tackle Garret Rutledge
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“It’s been going great. We are undefeated and getting ready for the playoffs. We’ve got to win our last game against Winterset to host a game.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I think I’ve had a pretty good season.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel like the team has had a great season. It was a bit of a slow start, but we worked out a lot of those small errors. We really focus on improving each week, and we look to continue doing that going into the playoffs.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We’ve just got little things to adjust and fix each week in preparation for our next opponent. We have to win each week before we can look forward to the season, and we have to be sure to continue doing that in the postseason.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We have to keep playing our style of football. We have to keep playing tough and physical.”
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Q&A with Madrid tight end Jake Leonard
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“It’s going well. We started off slow, but picked it up and now sit at 6-2 going into the playoffs.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“So far I have felt okay with my performances but there is always room for improvement.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“Our team has improved tremendously from last year. The seniors brought a new level of leadership and it’s showing.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Controllables. Things that we can control as a team, stupid penalties and mistakes.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Not taking any team lightly and giving 100% every play.”
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Q&A with Ankeny Centennial running back Elijah Porter
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“It's been going good so far, lots of injuries on the team including myself, we did what we needed and we'll see who we plan on making far in the playoffs when all of our guys are back and healthy. Especially on offense, when we are healthy, the throw and run is dangerous because you have to respect both.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“When I'm healthy, I'm very pleased with my performance but missing two games makes me miss out on stats but I'm more worried about what's best for the team and how I can help for us to win each and every week.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“We play very well when our offense clicks, our defense clicks. It's all connected. Our team builds off each other, and in these upcoming weeks, we need to play perfect football to have a real shot at it. As Individuals we’re not going to be perfect but as a team we can play perfect and that's what needs to happen.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Penalties hurt our offense, putting us in drive-stopping situations. And for our defense, stopping the opposing team on 3rd down and short has been a real struggle.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We have to play clean and perfect football, no penalties, no turnovers.”
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Q&A with Lisbon offensive tackle Jonah Reiling
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“So far the season has gone well.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I am happy with the way I have been playing, but still have lots to work on.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“We had a slow start, but we have won our last 4 games and are playing really well.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Continuing to execute on each play.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Being able to execute no matter what the other team throws at us.”
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Q&A with Norwalk linebacker Harrison Tripp
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“We’re off to a great start, every week is an opportunity to improve, and we’re dedicated to winning each week.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“[We’re] absolutely on track, but staying hungry.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“We’re playing well, even in our mistakes we’re moving forward and confident in ourselves.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We have mistakes we can clean up, like every team, but we trust in our coaches and each other and we’ll get there.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We just need to keep the next play mentality and focus on what’s in front of our face. We know we’re strong together, and we’re a focused team.”
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Q&A with Lewis Central offensive tackle Garret Rutledge
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“It’s been going great. We are undefeated and getting ready for the playoffs. We’ve got to win our last game against Winterset to host a game.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I think I’ve had a pretty good season.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel like the team has had a great season. It was a bit of a slow start, but we worked out a lot of those small errors. We really focus on improving each week, and we look to continue doing that going into the playoffs.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We’ve just got little things to adjust and fix each week in preparation for our next opponent. We have to win each week before we can look forward to the season, and we have to be sure to continue doing that in the postseason.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We have to keep playing our style of football. We have to keep playing tough and physical.”
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Q&A with Madrid tight end Jake Leonard
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“It’s going well. We started off slow, but picked it up and now sit at 6-2 going into the playoffs.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“So far I have felt okay with my performances but there is always room for improvement.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“Our team has improved tremendously from last year. The seniors brought a new level of leadership and it’s showing.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Controllables. Things that we can control as a team, stupid penalties and mistakes.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Not taking any team lightly and giving 100% every play.”
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Q&A with Ankeny Centennial running back Elijah Porter
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“It's been going good so far, lots of injuries on the team including myself, we did what we needed and we'll see who we plan on making far in the playoffs when all of our guys are back and healthy. Especially on offense, when we are healthy, the throw and run is dangerous because you have to respect both.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“When I'm healthy, I'm very pleased with my performance but missing two games makes me miss out on stats but I'm more worried about what's best for the team and how I can help for us to win each and every week.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“We play very well when our offense clicks, our defense clicks. It's all connected. Our team builds off each other, and in these upcoming weeks, we need to play perfect football to have a real shot at it. As Individuals we’re not going to be perfect but as a team we can play perfect and that's what needs to happen.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Penalties hurt our offense, putting us in drive-stopping situations. And for our defense, stopping the opposing team on 3rd down and short has been a real struggle.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We have to play clean and perfect football, no penalties, no turnovers.”
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Q&A with Lisbon offensive tackle Jonah Reiling
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“So far the season has gone well.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I am happy with the way I have been playing, but still have lots to work on.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“We had a slow start, but we have won our last 4 games and are playing really well.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Continuing to execute on each play.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Being able to execute no matter what the other team throws at us.”
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