Find out what some of the top players in the state are saying about sports now!
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Q&A with PCM wide receiver Carson Hansen
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“This off season I’ve been running track a lot and have weights every morning before school.”
What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I think as of last season my route running has improved a lot since last season.”
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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Q&A with Bettendorf defensive line/tight end Amari Washington
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“As far as offseason workouts go I have been doing a lot of lifting with the team as well as agility work and the field work with speed and footwork on my own.”
What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“Last football season was a big one for the program after a rocky last few years, I feel I have gotten a lot stronger since the last season and it’s blending well with agility and mobility work as I continue to train.”
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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Q&A with Nodaway Valley linebacker/defensive end Ashton Honnold
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Just trying to improve my speed, footwork and strength all together.”
What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I think my IQ has gotten a lot better and hopefully my aspect as a leader as well.”
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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Q&A with Anamosa running back/middle linebacker Austin Scranton
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Mostly on the jugs machine to improve my dual threat capability, in addition to explosive workout for additional power.”
What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“My speed and pass catching ability.”
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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Q&A with Nodaway Valley defensive tackle Trent Warner
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve been doing 3-5 days a week of lifting along with speed workouts.”
What do you feel you have improved on most this off-season?
“I think I’ve improved on my technique a considerable amount from the camps I’ve been to, along with getting out of my stance.”
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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Q&A with PCM wide receiver Carson Hansen
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“This off season I’ve been running track a lot and have weights every morning before school.”
What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I think as of last season my route running has improved a lot since last season.”
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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Q&A with Bettendorf defensive line/tight end Amari Washington
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“As far as offseason workouts go I have been doing a lot of lifting with the team as well as agility work and the field work with speed and footwork on my own.”
What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“Last football season was a big one for the program after a rocky last few years, I feel I have gotten a lot stronger since the last season and it’s blending well with agility and mobility work as I continue to train.”
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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Q&A with Nodaway Valley linebacker/defensive end Ashton Honnold
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Just trying to improve my speed, footwork and strength all together.”
What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I think my IQ has gotten a lot better and hopefully my aspect as a leader as well.”
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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Q&A with Anamosa running back/middle linebacker Austin Scranton
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Mostly on the jugs machine to improve my dual threat capability, in addition to explosive workout for additional power.”
What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“My speed and pass catching ability.”
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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Q&A with Nodaway Valley defensive tackle Trent Warner
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve been doing 3-5 days a week of lifting along with speed workouts.”
What do you feel you have improved on most this off-season?
“I think I’ve improved on my technique a considerable amount from the camps I’ve been to, along with getting out of my stance.”
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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