Find out what some of the top players in the state are saying about sports now!
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Q&A with Urbandale safety Elijah Hoyt
How did the high school football season go overall?
“This last football season did not go how we wanted it to go, we had a lot of building to do as players and as a team.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now have not really switched, I still have off season lifts and technique training along with track.”
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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Q&A with Crestwood linebacker Brock Voyna
How did the high school football season go overall?
“It went well, but we had room for improvement. We had a lot of guys step up, and it took time to get them used to it.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I am continuing to work on my football skills throughout the offseason. I am hitting the weight room hard. I am also on the track team.”
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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Q&A with Newell-Fonda defensive back/tight end Guyson Lyman
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Well, I was in basketball, and not currently in track and golf. Through the school I have been lifting weights and training agilities Monday through Thursday year-round.”
What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I would say that I have improved on my footwork and my football IQ. Through track and agilities, I have been able to grow as an athlete.”
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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Q&A with Spirit Lake slot receiver Joey Andres
How did the high school football season go overall?
“The football season for myself and Spirit Lake went really well as we went to the UNI dome which was a great experience. We are still unsatisfied with the result and want more than to be a qualifier.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Currently doing a lot of running in track and lifting everyday with the rest of the team.”
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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Q&A with Harlan Community linebacker/fullback Hayden Soma
How did the high school football season go overall?
“I thought it went well. However, we fell short in the playoffs.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I am in track and will continue to be consistent in the weight room and summer workouts.”
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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Q&A with Urbandale safety Elijah Hoyt
How did the high school football season go overall?
“This last football season did not go how we wanted it to go, we had a lot of building to do as players and as a team.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now have not really switched, I still have off season lifts and technique training along with track.”
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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Q&A with Crestwood linebacker Brock Voyna
How did the high school football season go overall?
“It went well, but we had room for improvement. We had a lot of guys step up, and it took time to get them used to it.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I am continuing to work on my football skills throughout the offseason. I am hitting the weight room hard. I am also on the track team.”
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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Q&A with Newell-Fonda defensive back/tight end Guyson Lyman
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Well, I was in basketball, and not currently in track and golf. Through the school I have been lifting weights and training agilities Monday through Thursday year-round.”
What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I would say that I have improved on my footwork and my football IQ. Through track and agilities, I have been able to grow as an athlete.”
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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Q&A with Spirit Lake slot receiver Joey Andres
How did the high school football season go overall?
“The football season for myself and Spirit Lake went really well as we went to the UNI dome which was a great experience. We are still unsatisfied with the result and want more than to be a qualifier.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Currently doing a lot of running in track and lifting everyday with the rest of the team.”
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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Q&A with Harlan Community linebacker/fullback Hayden Soma
How did the high school football season go overall?
“I thought it went well. However, we fell short in the playoffs.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I am in track and will continue to be consistent in the weight room and summer workouts.”
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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