These are quotes from athletes on the 2015 football season. There will be a number of quotes added as the season gets closer so stay tuned!
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South Carroll wide receiver Silas Kelly
On your high school team
"I feel like we are going to be very good. We have a new quarterback who has performed very well. It should be a good season."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"For our county, probably Westminster or Liberty."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don’t have anyone that stands out."
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Linganore defensive lineman Tyler Fleagle
On your high school team
"I am excited. I think our team is going to be pretty good."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"The toughest team we will play is Tuscarora. They got a lot of kids coming back."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don’t know right now."
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Riverdale Baptist athlete Tariq Castro-Fields
On your high school team
"We are looking strong. We lost a couple of key seniors but we are gaining more athleticism."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I think our hardest game will actually be against Bullis."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"From a defensive perspective, Dwayne Haskins probably. He really knows the game and can pick defenses apart."
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South Carroll running back Steven Baca
On your high school team
"Our team is looking decent. We have a couple of Division I players on our team.. We have a lot of size and speed."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Liberty or North Carroll."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I think Manchester Valley has a few big linemen returning."
New Town defensive end Quincy Roche
On your high school team
"We are definitely a lot better than last year. We have a new coaching staff that has come in and I think we can put up some points."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'm not sure."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I'm not sure."
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Linganore quarterback Nathaniel Musselman
On your high school team
"We are looking really good. We have a really good shot."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Damascus would be a big game for us. Oakdale is another one."
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Douglass athlete Devin Butler
On your high school team
"We are definitely going to have more of a struggle because we lost players due to off the field stuff and graduation. Players will step up and we are all working for the same goal."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I think Potomac because they always have great athletes."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"It will be most of Potomac."
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Oxon Hill offensive lineman Stefan Touani
On your high school team
"I think we are going to shock a lot of people. We are working hard and I believe our coach will help get us there."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Definitely Potomac because that is our first game of the year. Whoever wins that will win the Prince George 3A division."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don’t really have a toughest tackle to go against."
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Oxon Hill wide receiver Daniel George
On your high school team
"I think we'll have a pretty tough schedule and can't take it easy on anybody."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Potomac High School. They have a good program and it'll be a tough game."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
" Gregory Ross from Potomac."
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Bowie athlete Christopher Stewart
On your high school team
"I feel like everyone will be ready to play and the goal is the playoffs. We have to out work everybody."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'm not really sure."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"There are a lot of good athletes but I'm not sure."
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Mount Hebron athlete Darnell Pratt Jr
On your high school team
"I feel pretty good going into the season. I feel I'll be able to do well and the team can do better."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"The toughest competition is River Hill and Howard. Those are the top two teams."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I think Oakland Mills has two good wide receivers."
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Urbana athlete Elijah Atkins
On your high school team
"We are going to be really good this year honestly. We have a couple of new players and a lot of stuff will change."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Definitely our first game, Milford Mill."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"The running back from Milford."
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Glenelg offensive lineman Dakota Davis
On your high school team
"I think it'll be a lot of good competition. Our team is looking pretty good and we should do pretty well."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Howard will be the biggest challenge."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don’t know."
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Westlake athlete Kevin McGill
On your high school team
"We could be good."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Patuxent."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"There are a couple of good receivers at New Town and North Point."
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Quince Orchard linebacker Brendan Nolan
On your high school team
"I think we have a great team this year. We have a lot of leaders on the team and we have a good shot to go to state this year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I definitely think Northwest as well as Paint Branch."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I think definitely Jordan Hill from Paint Branch. They have three really good linebackers and they will definitely be competition for us."
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Quince Orchard defensive end Sean Greene
On your high school team
"We'll have a pretty good season against all the upcoming teams."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I would have to say Paint Branch."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Not in my conference but our first game of the year is against Jake Funk."
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Quince Orchard linebacker Raymond Butler
On your high school team
"We just want to get better in the weight room and go out to have a good season."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"The toughest teams we'll play is Damascus and Paint Branch."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Cameron Brown from Paint Branch."
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Quince Orchard kicker/punter Oliver Clowes
On your high school team
"I think a state championship is always the goal. We are expecting a good year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Paint Branch is only getting better along with Damascus and Northwest.
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"When we play Damascus, it'll be Jake Funk. Other than that, I'm not really sure."
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Northwest athlete Zeke Gandy
On your high school team
"This year we will have a younger but we have a lot of seniors stepping up this year. We have the chance to do great things if we can all come together."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'd say QO as they have a lot of players."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"No one comes to mind."
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Gaithersburg athlete Marqel Simpkins
On your high school team
"I think we are looking to do big things. We have a lot of returning starters."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I feel like QO and Northwest will be competitive. Both are great teams but I feel we can overcome them."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Our toughest will be Mark Pierce from Northwest."
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St. Vincent Pallotti athlete Cameron Sullivan-Brown
On your high school team
"We just moved up so I am excited to compete in the new division. It is going to be harder but we are ready to compete."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I feel like it will be Boys Latin."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I really don’t have a specific player."
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John Carroll quarterback Kurt Rawlings
On your high school team
"I think we should have a big season definitely. We are working with a great offense so we should be scoring some points."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Curley is good every year. We also play Pallotti and they have a ton of athletes."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Tyler Rockhill from St. Paul's is a great player."
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Boys Latin wide receiver Davy Lizana
On your high school team
"We got a really good quarterback and a lot of strong receivers. We have some younger kids on defense who can step up and get it done."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"John Carroll is good with Kurt Rawlings at quarterback. They have some good athletes too."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Kurt Rawlings is a great quarterback."
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Archbishop Curley defensive end David Wilson
On your high school team
"I think for this season we got a lot of good things coming. People don't expect us to repeat but I think we'll be better than we were before."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'd say the team I am most worried about is John Carroll."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Probably the quarterback from John Carroll, Kurt Rawlings."
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McDonogh linebacker Andrew Frailer
On your high school team
"I think it is looking good. I am excited to see what we can do this year.
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"It is probably Gilman. That is always a big game."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I have no idea."
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Archbishop Spalding running back Josh Chase
On your high school team
"I think we will be better. A lot of people are doubting us but we have come a long ways."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"It would have to be between McDonogh and Gilman. They are always powerhouse teams."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"It is a tossup between Dorian Maddox, Eric Burrell, or the defensive end from Gilman."
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Archbishop Spalding running back Rylan Sweetney
On your high school team
"I feel we'll be 100% better. We learned a lot from last year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I would say Gilman and McDonogh."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I heard that Gilman has a quarterback, Kasim Hill, and he is really solid."
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Sherwood running back Travis Levy
On your high school team
"Looking at my high school team, we have a number of kids with DI offers. I think our team has the potential to do something big."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Paint Branch. That is our rivalry."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Jordan Hill from Paint Branch has a lot of offers."
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Sherwood linebacker Bob Jonjo
On your high school team
"We have the potential to compete for a state championship. We are coming back pretty good."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Paint Branch."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don’t think there are any players that will really chance anything that much."
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Meade tight end Will Huff
On your high school team
"I think we are looking strong. Our new coach knows his football so we are looking like we have a chance of winning state."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Old Mill went to state last year."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Ali'i (Niumatalolo) from Broadneck is one and there are a couple of others."
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Bishop McNamara wide receiver Camari Murray
On your high school team
"I feel confident on our team this year. We played in three 7-on-7 tournaments and went 25-3. I feel really confident for this upcoming season."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I look forward to playing DeMatha but we play in a tough conference. I plan on running through the conference this year."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I really can't say."
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Bishop McNamara linebacker Wesley Bowers
On your high school team
"I believe we are going to have a great season. We have a lot of juniors and seniors that have grown together.
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'd have to say DeMatha."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"The DeMatha running back,#5, is pretty good."
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Bishop McNamara defensive back Braedon Domino
On your high school team
"I feel we have gotten better. We got a new weight coach and everyone is getting stronger and our skills have improved. I feel we have been finding ourselves."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably DeMatha because that is how it usually is."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I try to give everyone respect."
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Riverdale Baptist tight end Stephon Mingo
On your high school team
"I feel it'll be successful. We have been working hard and it won't stop."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I can't narrow it down yet."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Probably Trevon Diggs of Avalon Schools."
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Calvert Hall athlete Morgan Scroggins
On your high school team
"I feel it is going to be a great season. We will be a young team this year but I got faith in my young guys."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Maybe Gilman. I would choose Gilman over McDonogh. They might be tougher."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"McDonogh still has Mylique McGriff and Gilman has Kasim Hill back and their two running backs."
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Boy's Latin quarterback Logan Wisnauskas
On your high school team
"I think we'll be really good this year. We have really good wide receivers and a good offensive line. I think our offense will break records to be honest."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Archbishop Curley. They are always good in football."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Probably the quarterback from John Carroll, Kurt Rawlings. He received his first offer from Yale."
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St. Vincent Pallotti linebacker James Patterson
On your high school team
"We are going to be a very good team. We have a chance to win a championship."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Archbishop Curley and another game is Riverdale Baptist."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Not that know at all."
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Aberdeen athlete Isaiah Jackson
On your high school team
"I feel really confident with how our team could do and how we do now. I feel really confident going into the season with how everyone is motivated towards football."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Bel Air."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I'm not aware of someone."
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Brunswick athlete Erik Jones
On your high school team
"I think we'll be alright. We are going to have small numbers but we all have the mindset to work hard."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Boonsboro."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I have no idea."
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St. Charles athlete DeMarco Blount
On your high school team
"I think we are going to be a sleeper and will surprise a lot of people. I think we'll have a winning record and we'll be ready."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'd say Westlake, North Point, and probably Patuxent."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Jesse Stauffer from North Point will help them a lot."
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Calvert Hall linebacker Tyshon Fogg
On your high school team
"I just want us to work hard as a team and develop more. We have a young team so we have to develop more. We have to try and get a championship."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'll say probably Gilman."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"There are a whole bunch of tough guys so I don't want to name just one."
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Good Counsel athlete Owen Peters
On your high school team
"I think we'll be great this year. We are going to have a lot of big games and we have a lot of young talent. We'll have a great season."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"In our conference, DeMatha will be the toughest test."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"DJ Turner of DeMatha is tough. Ramar Williams from McNamara is very good."
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Aberdeen athlete KJ Lyons
On your high school team
"This year should be a good year. We got a couple of kids coming in from different schools.. We are ready to get going."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Perry Hall. There are also teams like Franklin and River Hill."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I got a couple of friends at Perry Hall and then there are some players at Franklin like Steven Smothers that are good."
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North Point linebacker Keisean Wilson
On your high school team
"I feel we'll do good. We'll try to make a later playoff run and go to state like everyone else."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'll have to say Lackey."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I think it will be everybody we play this year."
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St. Vincent Pallotti athlete Jared Patterson
On your high school team
"I think we'll make a lot of noise."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"They say Archbishop Curley, St. Paul's, Boys Latin, and all of them."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"We play a lot of conference teams but we play Avalon and Riverdale. We play Trevon Diggs and he is good."
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Overlea safety Darius Curtis
On your high school team
"We'll do pretty good."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I have to say Eastern Tech."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I'd have to say Brandon Hlavach from Eastern Tech."
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Good Counsel quarterback Andres Castillo
On your high school team
"We have high expectations for this year because we return eighteen starters and all five on the line. We are really looking forward to it and it'll be one to remember."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Like always, DeMatha because they return everyone. Then it is the other schools like Gonzaga, St. Johns, and McNamara. it'll be a pretty tough conference."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"DJ Turner from DeMatha is just a stud."
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John Carroll athlete Niko Rice
On your high school team
"I think it will go very well. We are trying to go 12-0."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Calvert Hall for sure."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I'm not really sure because I don’t know that much about the conference yet."
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Bishop McNamara linebacker Jamar Watson
On your high school team
"I think we'll do well. We have our quarterback returning and he is a very talented player. We'll follow in his footsteps and do better than last year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"It is the same powerhouses, DeMatha and Good Counsel. I know St. Johns is returning some players those it will be those three."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I will have to say DJ Turner from DeMatha. He is a very good player."
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Mount St. Joseph athlete Manny Patterson
On your high school team
"I feel we'll do good. We lost a couple of seniors but our JV team was undefeated. We'll make a good team for next year. We'll be explosive as a team."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Gilman always gives us a hard game and so does McDonogh."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I am looking forward to sticking Morgan Scroggins of Calvert Hall. He is a very good wide receiver."
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Patuxent athlete Tim Nickisch
On your high school team
"I think we'll do really good. We have a bunch if different athletes and we will be fast so that is good."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I don’t know yet to be honest."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I have no clue to be honest."
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Paint Branch linebacker Mike Collins
On your high school team
"I think Paint Branch has a very strong team. We have a lot of players coming back and coming in on defense. We will be one of the best teams in the state most likely. We have a great chance of winning state this year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Sherwood has a strong team and a remarkable coach."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Marcus Simms is going to be the toughest player by far."
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Riverdale Baptist lineman Andrew Garnett
On your high school team
"It should be a great year for us. I think we will possibly play again for a championship and have fun as a team again."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Georgetown or Roosevelt."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I'm not sure."
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Calvert Hall lineman Ben Hoffner
On your high school team
"I think we are going to do extremely well. Our run game will be great because we have four good running backs. We have several good offensive linemen so I think we'll be a running power house."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Gilman. I don't know what McDonogh lost."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"The defensive tackle from Gilman."
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Avalon defensive lineman Yuka Onya
On your high school team
"We will be really good. We have Trevon Diggs and some transfer that can really play ball. We'll be great this year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'd have to say Bullis."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I would say Dwayne Haskins. He is going to be a tough player."
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Oakland Mills wide receiver Shawn Harris
On your high school team
"We are going to be more explosive and will be better. If we fill the quarterback spot we'll be ready to go."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Howard just because they went undefeated and have a county title."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Everybody will be competition. It is just if we come out and play or not."
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Eastern Tech athlete Brandon Hlavach
On your high school team
"I think we can be really good. We have a lot of team work going on in the gym. We are working together. I think we'll be really good."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"We have to look out for Hereford and we want to get back at Mills for beating us."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I'm not really sure about anyone else."
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Wise running back CJ Rainey
On your high school team
"I think we'll do big things this year. We got a lot of core players coming back who are working together."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Off the top of my head, I'd say DuVal because they got two really good players."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"DuVal has a good lineman that not a lot of people are saying anything about. I think he is being overlooked but we know who he is."
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Good Counsel lineman Kojo Dingle
On your high school team
"We got a good team. We are confident about this year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"It is always DeMatha. No matter how good they are it'll be a good game when we play them."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I would say Terrell Hall."
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Paint Branch athlete Cedric Content
On your high school team
"Last year we lost in the regional finals but we are returning all of our defensive players and also a lot of offensive talent. I think we will be a better team than we were last year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Quince Orchard most likely."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Marcus Simms from Sherwood."
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Flowers linebacker Charles Monie
On your high school team
"I think we have a good chance to be a contender for a state title because we got the talent. We just got to get it all together."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Definitely DuVal."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Antoine Brooks from DuVal."
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Annapolis Area Christian athlete Jarrett Heckert
On your high school team
"This year we have a good shot at the championship. Last year we lost in the championship but that team moved up. I think we can definitely get back there."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Mount Carmel or St. Johns."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I know Josh Kaindoh from Mount Carmel has offers from Florida State and Alabama."
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Oakland Mills lineman Larry Aaron
On your high school team
"I feel like our team shouldn’t lose a game. We really want to win and I feel it needs to happen now."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"We finally get to play Howard and that will be a good game. There is also Glenelg and River Hill."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Probably Malik Anderson from Howard."
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Dundalk athlete ShyQuan Barnes
On your high school team
"I think we got a couple of transfers coming in that will do really good. Last season we didn’t have the man power and got hit with injuries. This year we'll be able to run the table."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I think the toughest competition will be Franklin and Milford."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Steven Smothers from Franklin is the one that comes to mind about that."
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Broadneck athlete Juan McKinney
On your high school team
"I want to win a championship."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Old Mill or Arundel."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Not that I am aware of."
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Bullis athlete Cameron Brown
On your high school team
"We have gone 9-1 the last two years but we want to do a little better than that."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"It would definitely be Episcopal. In the conference, I don't feel anyone is much of a threat."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don't know but Episcopal had a lot of tough young players."
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Lackey athlete Nathan Proctor
On your high school team
"We are going to be better than last year. We'll be more committed and disciplined for games and practice. I feel comfortable with all of the guys and we will show them what we can do."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"The toughest will be Patuxent."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don't know."
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St. Vincent Pallotti defensive back Justin Mulbah
On your high school team
"We are going to be ten times better than last year. I think it is going to be very exciting."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I have to say Archbishop Curley. It looks like they'll be tough."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I really don't know of any of the players that we play. We are more focused on our team."
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Towson athlete Troy Hollis
On your high school team
"The team is looking good but we got more work to do."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I think Franklin will be the big game."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Steven Smothers."
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Wise defensive back Damon Hayes
On your high school team
"We got to get prepared because we are a new team. We want to come out strong and hard because we have two out of conference games against teams that are new to us."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I honestly don't really know. It is always the same teams like us, Roosevelt, Suitland, and DuVal.":
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"#2 from DuVal is pretty good but everyone is a player."
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Damascus athlete Daquan Grimes
On your high school team
"We are looking pretty good. Every team is only as good as they want to be. We are working to get back to state and are working hard in the weight room and with our workouts. Hopefully we can make it back there."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Seneca Valley has a lot of returning players from last year. That will be a good test for us."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I am not really sure."
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St. Frances athlete Davon Williams
On your high school team
"We are going to do great this year. I believe everything is coming together and we'll do fine."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I believe Gilman and McDonogh will be the toughest."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Mylique McGriff from McDonogh."
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Oakland Mills wide receiver Tre Hopkins
On your high school team
"I think we have a good chance of making it and having success like last year. I think wew can bounce back."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Definitely Howard will be our toughest competition. It will be them and River Hill."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Malik Anderson from Howard is the only one that I can think of."
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Annapolis Area Christian quarterback DJ Golatt
On your high school team
"I know I'm going to expect us to win. We are working really hard to have a better team and get everyone on the same page. I want a championship so we are working hard for it."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'd say either Mount Carmel or St. John's Catholic Prep."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Recruiting wise, I'd say Joshua Kaindoh from Mount Carmel. He will be the biggest competition and I expect a lot from him."
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Wise linebacker John Daka
On your high school team
"We are working very hard in the weight room. We are working very hard. This junior class is all family and we have been playing with each other our whole high school career. We are a family who keeps it real with each other. We also push each other to be the best athlete on the field and the best athlete off the field as well."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"DuVal is the conference champions so we have to worry about that. Suitland is a young team and they'll be tough."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Antoine Brooks, the quarterback from DuVal, is a one man wrecking back. He is an incredible player and you got to worry about him every play. He is relentless and a good kid too."
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Paint Branch linebacker Jordan Hill
On your high school team
"We'll be pretty good because we got a lot of seniors and our defense is pretty much all back. We have a good quarterback and good receivers as always."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"It is going to be QO. That is our senior night and the last game of the year."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Probably the lineman from QO, big Mike. Mark Piece is also up there with a couple of other guys."
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Bishop McNamara athlete Justin Burns
On your high school team
"This year we'll be really good and have a lot of talent. Our coach has a plan for us to take the championship and we want to be able to execute that on both sides of the ball."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"There are a lot of good teams in the WCAC with DeMatha, Good Counsel, St. Johns, Gonzaga, and then we play a lot of other good teams. Each school will be a test."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I look at everyone the same way. Each person is a test of our abilities."
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Damascus running back Jake Funk
On your high school team
"I think our team will be as good if not better. Our line is back and we got a lot of guys that have made huge improvements this off-season. We have a hard working group in my senior class. We have some young guys that will step up this year and be good."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Seneca is always a big game and we also play QO early."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I dont know now."
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St. Mary's tight end Paul Zacharski
On your high school team
"We'll be very good. We got a new coach who is very disciplined with the way he does things. We will be able to do stuff with more fluidity and with less problems."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'd probably say Boys Latin or St. Paul's has been really good."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"From what I can think of, it'd be the Boys Latin wide receiver. He is their tallest receiver and they try to throw him the ball every play it seems like."
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Damascus lineman Jacob Bradshaw
On your high school team
"I think we'll have a really strong team. We have a chance to go back to state."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Seneca Valley."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I'm not sure there is a good d-lineman at QO."
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St. Mary's athlete Patrick Hines
On your high school team
"This season we will have my friend's dad who coached the JV team. I think he is a great coach and will not let the kids slack like last year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"We had a hard time with Curley last year and always St. Paul. They always step up."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I wouldn't be able to tell you."
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DeMatha quarterback Beau English
On your high school team
"I believe we have a great team. I feel we have the talent to matchup with anyone in the country."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"The WCAC is always tough but Good Counsel stands out because they played us tough last year. O'Connell is returning a lot of talent and St. Johns will have a lot this year."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"There are a bunch of great players. It is tough to name anyone."
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St. Mary's Ryken athlete Jessiah Rojas
On your high school team
"I think we'll do well. We have a lot of returning players."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"DeMatha is always on top of the conference. Good Counsel is always good and there are other teams that I take serious too."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"The toughest player I'd say is Anthony McFarland from DeMatha. He is a good mix of speed and power."
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Westlake quarterback Chad Palmer
On your high school team
"We want to make the playoffs and have a good run. We have to keep working hard."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I think our toughest will be from North Point."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"It will be either someone from North Point or Nathan Proctor from Lackey."
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Bullis lineman Derrick Tangelo
On your high school team
"The team will be fine. I know that we have to do a lot of work but I feel we can go 10-0 and with the title."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'm going to have to say Episcopal because they gave a run last year."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I honestly don't know."
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Loyola Blakesfield linebacker Darren Seward
On your high school team
"I think we'll be pretty good. We have alot of players moving up that will be really good. With the older guys coming back, we'll definitely be a better team than last year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Gilman and McDonogh."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I am not really sure."
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John Carrol wide receiver Alex Rasmussen
On your high school team
"I think it'll be tough playing MIAA B schools and it'll be interesting."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I would say Curley with the way that they play as a team. They are hard to beat.
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don't know right now."
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DeMatha wide receiver Delante Hellams
On your high school team
"I think we are going to try and win another championship."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I think it might be St. John's."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"The running back from Good Counsel is good."
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Perry Hall athlete Jordan Garrett
On your high school team
"Our team is looking really good. Everyone wants to win a state championship."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"We want pay back on Franklin."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Steven Smothers at Franklin is a speedy guy who is very athletic."
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St. Mary's running back Monte Jones
On your high school team
"I think we are going to try and have a great season. Honestly, the senior class is coming together and has a bunch of great guys."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I believe Curley will be the toughest."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"The running back from Curley will have a great season."
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South Carroll wide receiver Silas Kelly
On your high school team
"I feel like we are going to be very good. We have a new quarterback who has performed very well. It should be a good season."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"For our county, probably Westminster or Liberty."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don’t have anyone that stands out."
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Linganore defensive lineman Tyler Fleagle
On your high school team
"I am excited. I think our team is going to be pretty good."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"The toughest team we will play is Tuscarora. They got a lot of kids coming back."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don’t know right now."
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Riverdale Baptist athlete Tariq Castro-Fields
On your high school team
"We are looking strong. We lost a couple of key seniors but we are gaining more athleticism."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I think our hardest game will actually be against Bullis."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"From a defensive perspective, Dwayne Haskins probably. He really knows the game and can pick defenses apart."
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South Carroll running back Steven Baca
On your high school team
"Our team is looking decent. We have a couple of Division I players on our team.. We have a lot of size and speed."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Liberty or North Carroll."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I think Manchester Valley has a few big linemen returning."
New Town defensive end Quincy Roche
On your high school team
"We are definitely a lot better than last year. We have a new coaching staff that has come in and I think we can put up some points."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'm not sure."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I'm not sure."
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Linganore quarterback Nathaniel Musselman
On your high school team
"We are looking really good. We have a really good shot."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Damascus would be a big game for us. Oakdale is another one."
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Douglass athlete Devin Butler
On your high school team
"We are definitely going to have more of a struggle because we lost players due to off the field stuff and graduation. Players will step up and we are all working for the same goal."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I think Potomac because they always have great athletes."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"It will be most of Potomac."
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Oxon Hill offensive lineman Stefan Touani
On your high school team
"I think we are going to shock a lot of people. We are working hard and I believe our coach will help get us there."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Definitely Potomac because that is our first game of the year. Whoever wins that will win the Prince George 3A division."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don’t really have a toughest tackle to go against."
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Oxon Hill wide receiver Daniel George
On your high school team
"I think we'll have a pretty tough schedule and can't take it easy on anybody."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Potomac High School. They have a good program and it'll be a tough game."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
" Gregory Ross from Potomac."
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Bowie athlete Christopher Stewart
On your high school team
"I feel like everyone will be ready to play and the goal is the playoffs. We have to out work everybody."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'm not really sure."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"There are a lot of good athletes but I'm not sure."
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Mount Hebron athlete Darnell Pratt Jr
On your high school team
"I feel pretty good going into the season. I feel I'll be able to do well and the team can do better."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"The toughest competition is River Hill and Howard. Those are the top two teams."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I think Oakland Mills has two good wide receivers."
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Urbana athlete Elijah Atkins
On your high school team
"We are going to be really good this year honestly. We have a couple of new players and a lot of stuff will change."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Definitely our first game, Milford Mill."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"The running back from Milford."
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Glenelg offensive lineman Dakota Davis
On your high school team
"I think it'll be a lot of good competition. Our team is looking pretty good and we should do pretty well."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Howard will be the biggest challenge."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don’t know."
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Westlake athlete Kevin McGill
On your high school team
"We could be good."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Patuxent."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"There are a couple of good receivers at New Town and North Point."
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Quince Orchard linebacker Brendan Nolan
On your high school team
"I think we have a great team this year. We have a lot of leaders on the team and we have a good shot to go to state this year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I definitely think Northwest as well as Paint Branch."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I think definitely Jordan Hill from Paint Branch. They have three really good linebackers and they will definitely be competition for us."
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Quince Orchard defensive end Sean Greene
On your high school team
"We'll have a pretty good season against all the upcoming teams."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I would have to say Paint Branch."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Not in my conference but our first game of the year is against Jake Funk."
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Quince Orchard linebacker Raymond Butler
On your high school team
"We just want to get better in the weight room and go out to have a good season."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"The toughest teams we'll play is Damascus and Paint Branch."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Cameron Brown from Paint Branch."
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Quince Orchard kicker/punter Oliver Clowes
On your high school team
"I think a state championship is always the goal. We are expecting a good year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Paint Branch is only getting better along with Damascus and Northwest.
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"When we play Damascus, it'll be Jake Funk. Other than that, I'm not really sure."
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Northwest athlete Zeke Gandy
On your high school team
"This year we will have a younger but we have a lot of seniors stepping up this year. We have the chance to do great things if we can all come together."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'd say QO as they have a lot of players."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"No one comes to mind."
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Gaithersburg athlete Marqel Simpkins
On your high school team
"I think we are looking to do big things. We have a lot of returning starters."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I feel like QO and Northwest will be competitive. Both are great teams but I feel we can overcome them."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Our toughest will be Mark Pierce from Northwest."
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St. Vincent Pallotti athlete Cameron Sullivan-Brown
On your high school team
"We just moved up so I am excited to compete in the new division. It is going to be harder but we are ready to compete."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I feel like it will be Boys Latin."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I really don’t have a specific player."
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John Carroll quarterback Kurt Rawlings
On your high school team
"I think we should have a big season definitely. We are working with a great offense so we should be scoring some points."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Curley is good every year. We also play Pallotti and they have a ton of athletes."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Tyler Rockhill from St. Paul's is a great player."
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Boys Latin wide receiver Davy Lizana
On your high school team
"We got a really good quarterback and a lot of strong receivers. We have some younger kids on defense who can step up and get it done."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"John Carroll is good with Kurt Rawlings at quarterback. They have some good athletes too."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Kurt Rawlings is a great quarterback."
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Archbishop Curley defensive end David Wilson
On your high school team
"I think for this season we got a lot of good things coming. People don't expect us to repeat but I think we'll be better than we were before."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'd say the team I am most worried about is John Carroll."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Probably the quarterback from John Carroll, Kurt Rawlings."
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McDonogh linebacker Andrew Frailer
On your high school team
"I think it is looking good. I am excited to see what we can do this year.
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"It is probably Gilman. That is always a big game."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I have no idea."
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Archbishop Spalding running back Josh Chase
On your high school team
"I think we will be better. A lot of people are doubting us but we have come a long ways."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"It would have to be between McDonogh and Gilman. They are always powerhouse teams."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"It is a tossup between Dorian Maddox, Eric Burrell, or the defensive end from Gilman."
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Archbishop Spalding running back Rylan Sweetney
On your high school team
"I feel we'll be 100% better. We learned a lot from last year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I would say Gilman and McDonogh."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I heard that Gilman has a quarterback, Kasim Hill, and he is really solid."
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Sherwood running back Travis Levy
On your high school team
"Looking at my high school team, we have a number of kids with DI offers. I think our team has the potential to do something big."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Paint Branch. That is our rivalry."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Jordan Hill from Paint Branch has a lot of offers."
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Sherwood linebacker Bob Jonjo
On your high school team
"We have the potential to compete for a state championship. We are coming back pretty good."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Paint Branch."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don’t think there are any players that will really chance anything that much."
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Meade tight end Will Huff
On your high school team
"I think we are looking strong. Our new coach knows his football so we are looking like we have a chance of winning state."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Old Mill went to state last year."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Ali'i (Niumatalolo) from Broadneck is one and there are a couple of others."
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Bishop McNamara wide receiver Camari Murray
On your high school team
"I feel confident on our team this year. We played in three 7-on-7 tournaments and went 25-3. I feel really confident for this upcoming season."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I look forward to playing DeMatha but we play in a tough conference. I plan on running through the conference this year."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I really can't say."
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Bishop McNamara linebacker Wesley Bowers
On your high school team
"I believe we are going to have a great season. We have a lot of juniors and seniors that have grown together.
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'd have to say DeMatha."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"The DeMatha running back,#5, is pretty good."
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Bishop McNamara defensive back Braedon Domino
On your high school team
"I feel we have gotten better. We got a new weight coach and everyone is getting stronger and our skills have improved. I feel we have been finding ourselves."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably DeMatha because that is how it usually is."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I try to give everyone respect."
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Riverdale Baptist tight end Stephon Mingo
On your high school team
"I feel it'll be successful. We have been working hard and it won't stop."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I can't narrow it down yet."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Probably Trevon Diggs of Avalon Schools."
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Calvert Hall athlete Morgan Scroggins
On your high school team
"I feel it is going to be a great season. We will be a young team this year but I got faith in my young guys."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Maybe Gilman. I would choose Gilman over McDonogh. They might be tougher."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"McDonogh still has Mylique McGriff and Gilman has Kasim Hill back and their two running backs."
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Boy's Latin quarterback Logan Wisnauskas
On your high school team
"I think we'll be really good this year. We have really good wide receivers and a good offensive line. I think our offense will break records to be honest."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Archbishop Curley. They are always good in football."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Probably the quarterback from John Carroll, Kurt Rawlings. He received his first offer from Yale."
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St. Vincent Pallotti linebacker James Patterson
On your high school team
"We are going to be a very good team. We have a chance to win a championship."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Archbishop Curley and another game is Riverdale Baptist."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Not that know at all."
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Aberdeen athlete Isaiah Jackson
On your high school team
"I feel really confident with how our team could do and how we do now. I feel really confident going into the season with how everyone is motivated towards football."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Bel Air."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I'm not aware of someone."
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Brunswick athlete Erik Jones
On your high school team
"I think we'll be alright. We are going to have small numbers but we all have the mindset to work hard."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Boonsboro."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I have no idea."
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St. Charles athlete DeMarco Blount
On your high school team
"I think we are going to be a sleeper and will surprise a lot of people. I think we'll have a winning record and we'll be ready."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'd say Westlake, North Point, and probably Patuxent."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Jesse Stauffer from North Point will help them a lot."
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Calvert Hall linebacker Tyshon Fogg
On your high school team
"I just want us to work hard as a team and develop more. We have a young team so we have to develop more. We have to try and get a championship."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'll say probably Gilman."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"There are a whole bunch of tough guys so I don't want to name just one."
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Good Counsel athlete Owen Peters
On your high school team
"I think we'll be great this year. We are going to have a lot of big games and we have a lot of young talent. We'll have a great season."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"In our conference, DeMatha will be the toughest test."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"DJ Turner of DeMatha is tough. Ramar Williams from McNamara is very good."
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Aberdeen athlete KJ Lyons
On your high school team
"This year should be a good year. We got a couple of kids coming in from different schools.. We are ready to get going."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Perry Hall. There are also teams like Franklin and River Hill."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I got a couple of friends at Perry Hall and then there are some players at Franklin like Steven Smothers that are good."
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North Point linebacker Keisean Wilson
On your high school team
"I feel we'll do good. We'll try to make a later playoff run and go to state like everyone else."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'll have to say Lackey."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I think it will be everybody we play this year."
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St. Vincent Pallotti athlete Jared Patterson
On your high school team
"I think we'll make a lot of noise."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"They say Archbishop Curley, St. Paul's, Boys Latin, and all of them."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"We play a lot of conference teams but we play Avalon and Riverdale. We play Trevon Diggs and he is good."
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Overlea safety Darius Curtis
On your high school team
"We'll do pretty good."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I have to say Eastern Tech."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I'd have to say Brandon Hlavach from Eastern Tech."
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Good Counsel quarterback Andres Castillo
On your high school team
"We have high expectations for this year because we return eighteen starters and all five on the line. We are really looking forward to it and it'll be one to remember."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Like always, DeMatha because they return everyone. Then it is the other schools like Gonzaga, St. Johns, and McNamara. it'll be a pretty tough conference."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"DJ Turner from DeMatha is just a stud."
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John Carroll athlete Niko Rice
On your high school team
"I think it will go very well. We are trying to go 12-0."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Calvert Hall for sure."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I'm not really sure because I don’t know that much about the conference yet."
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Bishop McNamara linebacker Jamar Watson
On your high school team
"I think we'll do well. We have our quarterback returning and he is a very talented player. We'll follow in his footsteps and do better than last year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"It is the same powerhouses, DeMatha and Good Counsel. I know St. Johns is returning some players those it will be those three."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I will have to say DJ Turner from DeMatha. He is a very good player."
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Mount St. Joseph athlete Manny Patterson
On your high school team
"I feel we'll do good. We lost a couple of seniors but our JV team was undefeated. We'll make a good team for next year. We'll be explosive as a team."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Gilman always gives us a hard game and so does McDonogh."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I am looking forward to sticking Morgan Scroggins of Calvert Hall. He is a very good wide receiver."
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Patuxent athlete Tim Nickisch
On your high school team
"I think we'll do really good. We have a bunch if different athletes and we will be fast so that is good."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I don’t know yet to be honest."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I have no clue to be honest."
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Paint Branch linebacker Mike Collins
On your high school team
"I think Paint Branch has a very strong team. We have a lot of players coming back and coming in on defense. We will be one of the best teams in the state most likely. We have a great chance of winning state this year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Sherwood has a strong team and a remarkable coach."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Marcus Simms is going to be the toughest player by far."
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Riverdale Baptist lineman Andrew Garnett
On your high school team
"It should be a great year for us. I think we will possibly play again for a championship and have fun as a team again."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Georgetown or Roosevelt."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I'm not sure."
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Calvert Hall lineman Ben Hoffner
On your high school team
"I think we are going to do extremely well. Our run game will be great because we have four good running backs. We have several good offensive linemen so I think we'll be a running power house."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Gilman. I don't know what McDonogh lost."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"The defensive tackle from Gilman."
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Avalon defensive lineman Yuka Onya
On your high school team
"We will be really good. We have Trevon Diggs and some transfer that can really play ball. We'll be great this year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'd have to say Bullis."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I would say Dwayne Haskins. He is going to be a tough player."
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Oakland Mills wide receiver Shawn Harris
On your high school team
"We are going to be more explosive and will be better. If we fill the quarterback spot we'll be ready to go."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Howard just because they went undefeated and have a county title."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Everybody will be competition. It is just if we come out and play or not."
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Eastern Tech athlete Brandon Hlavach
On your high school team
"I think we can be really good. We have a lot of team work going on in the gym. We are working together. I think we'll be really good."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"We have to look out for Hereford and we want to get back at Mills for beating us."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I'm not really sure about anyone else."
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Wise running back CJ Rainey
On your high school team
"I think we'll do big things this year. We got a lot of core players coming back who are working together."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Off the top of my head, I'd say DuVal because they got two really good players."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"DuVal has a good lineman that not a lot of people are saying anything about. I think he is being overlooked but we know who he is."
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Good Counsel lineman Kojo Dingle
On your high school team
"We got a good team. We are confident about this year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"It is always DeMatha. No matter how good they are it'll be a good game when we play them."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I would say Terrell Hall."
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Paint Branch athlete Cedric Content
On your high school team
"Last year we lost in the regional finals but we are returning all of our defensive players and also a lot of offensive talent. I think we will be a better team than we were last year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Quince Orchard most likely."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Marcus Simms from Sherwood."
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Flowers linebacker Charles Monie
On your high school team
"I think we have a good chance to be a contender for a state title because we got the talent. We just got to get it all together."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Definitely DuVal."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Antoine Brooks from DuVal."
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Annapolis Area Christian athlete Jarrett Heckert
On your high school team
"This year we have a good shot at the championship. Last year we lost in the championship but that team moved up. I think we can definitely get back there."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Mount Carmel or St. Johns."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I know Josh Kaindoh from Mount Carmel has offers from Florida State and Alabama."
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Oakland Mills lineman Larry Aaron
On your high school team
"I feel like our team shouldn’t lose a game. We really want to win and I feel it needs to happen now."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"We finally get to play Howard and that will be a good game. There is also Glenelg and River Hill."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Probably Malik Anderson from Howard."
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Dundalk athlete ShyQuan Barnes
On your high school team
"I think we got a couple of transfers coming in that will do really good. Last season we didn’t have the man power and got hit with injuries. This year we'll be able to run the table."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I think the toughest competition will be Franklin and Milford."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Steven Smothers from Franklin is the one that comes to mind about that."
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Broadneck athlete Juan McKinney
On your high school team
"I want to win a championship."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Old Mill or Arundel."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Not that I am aware of."
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Bullis athlete Cameron Brown
On your high school team
"We have gone 9-1 the last two years but we want to do a little better than that."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"It would definitely be Episcopal. In the conference, I don't feel anyone is much of a threat."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don't know but Episcopal had a lot of tough young players."
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Lackey athlete Nathan Proctor
On your high school team
"We are going to be better than last year. We'll be more committed and disciplined for games and practice. I feel comfortable with all of the guys and we will show them what we can do."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"The toughest will be Patuxent."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don't know."
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St. Vincent Pallotti defensive back Justin Mulbah
On your high school team
"We are going to be ten times better than last year. I think it is going to be very exciting."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I have to say Archbishop Curley. It looks like they'll be tough."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I really don't know of any of the players that we play. We are more focused on our team."
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Towson athlete Troy Hollis
On your high school team
"The team is looking good but we got more work to do."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I think Franklin will be the big game."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Steven Smothers."
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Wise defensive back Damon Hayes
On your high school team
"We got to get prepared because we are a new team. We want to come out strong and hard because we have two out of conference games against teams that are new to us."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I honestly don't really know. It is always the same teams like us, Roosevelt, Suitland, and DuVal.":
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"#2 from DuVal is pretty good but everyone is a player."
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Damascus athlete Daquan Grimes
On your high school team
"We are looking pretty good. Every team is only as good as they want to be. We are working to get back to state and are working hard in the weight room and with our workouts. Hopefully we can make it back there."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Seneca Valley has a lot of returning players from last year. That will be a good test for us."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I am not really sure."
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St. Frances athlete Davon Williams
On your high school team
"We are going to do great this year. I believe everything is coming together and we'll do fine."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I believe Gilman and McDonogh will be the toughest."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Mylique McGriff from McDonogh."
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Oakland Mills wide receiver Tre Hopkins
On your high school team
"I think we have a good chance of making it and having success like last year. I think wew can bounce back."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Definitely Howard will be our toughest competition. It will be them and River Hill."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Malik Anderson from Howard is the only one that I can think of."
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Annapolis Area Christian quarterback DJ Golatt
On your high school team
"I know I'm going to expect us to win. We are working really hard to have a better team and get everyone on the same page. I want a championship so we are working hard for it."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'd say either Mount Carmel or St. John's Catholic Prep."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Recruiting wise, I'd say Joshua Kaindoh from Mount Carmel. He will be the biggest competition and I expect a lot from him."
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Wise linebacker John Daka
On your high school team
"We are working very hard in the weight room. We are working very hard. This junior class is all family and we have been playing with each other our whole high school career. We are a family who keeps it real with each other. We also push each other to be the best athlete on the field and the best athlete off the field as well."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"DuVal is the conference champions so we have to worry about that. Suitland is a young team and they'll be tough."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Antoine Brooks, the quarterback from DuVal, is a one man wrecking back. He is an incredible player and you got to worry about him every play. He is relentless and a good kid too."
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Paint Branch linebacker Jordan Hill
On your high school team
"We'll be pretty good because we got a lot of seniors and our defense is pretty much all back. We have a good quarterback and good receivers as always."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"It is going to be QO. That is our senior night and the last game of the year."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Probably the lineman from QO, big Mike. Mark Piece is also up there with a couple of other guys."
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Bishop McNamara athlete Justin Burns
On your high school team
"This year we'll be really good and have a lot of talent. Our coach has a plan for us to take the championship and we want to be able to execute that on both sides of the ball."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"There are a lot of good teams in the WCAC with DeMatha, Good Counsel, St. Johns, Gonzaga, and then we play a lot of other good teams. Each school will be a test."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I look at everyone the same way. Each person is a test of our abilities."
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Damascus running back Jake Funk
On your high school team
"I think our team will be as good if not better. Our line is back and we got a lot of guys that have made huge improvements this off-season. We have a hard working group in my senior class. We have some young guys that will step up this year and be good."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Seneca is always a big game and we also play QO early."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I dont know now."
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St. Mary's tight end Paul Zacharski
On your high school team
"We'll be very good. We got a new coach who is very disciplined with the way he does things. We will be able to do stuff with more fluidity and with less problems."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'd probably say Boys Latin or St. Paul's has been really good."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"From what I can think of, it'd be the Boys Latin wide receiver. He is their tallest receiver and they try to throw him the ball every play it seems like."
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Damascus lineman Jacob Bradshaw
On your high school team
"I think we'll have a really strong team. We have a chance to go back to state."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Probably Seneca Valley."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I'm not sure there is a good d-lineman at QO."
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St. Mary's athlete Patrick Hines
On your high school team
"This season we will have my friend's dad who coached the JV team. I think he is a great coach and will not let the kids slack like last year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"We had a hard time with Curley last year and always St. Paul. They always step up."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I wouldn't be able to tell you."
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DeMatha quarterback Beau English
On your high school team
"I believe we have a great team. I feel we have the talent to matchup with anyone in the country."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"The WCAC is always tough but Good Counsel stands out because they played us tough last year. O'Connell is returning a lot of talent and St. Johns will have a lot this year."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"There are a bunch of great players. It is tough to name anyone."
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St. Mary's Ryken athlete Jessiah Rojas
On your high school team
"I think we'll do well. We have a lot of returning players."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"DeMatha is always on top of the conference. Good Counsel is always good and there are other teams that I take serious too."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"The toughest player I'd say is Anthony McFarland from DeMatha. He is a good mix of speed and power."
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Westlake quarterback Chad Palmer
On your high school team
"We want to make the playoffs and have a good run. We have to keep working hard."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I think our toughest will be from North Point."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"It will be either someone from North Point or Nathan Proctor from Lackey."
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Bullis lineman Derrick Tangelo
On your high school team
"The team will be fine. I know that we have to do a lot of work but I feel we can go 10-0 and with the title."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I'm going to have to say Episcopal because they gave a run last year."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I honestly don't know."
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Loyola Blakesfield linebacker Darren Seward
On your high school team
"I think we'll be pretty good. We have alot of players moving up that will be really good. With the older guys coming back, we'll definitely be a better team than last year."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"Gilman and McDonogh."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I am not really sure."
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John Carrol wide receiver Alex Rasmussen
On your high school team
"I think it'll be tough playing MIAA B schools and it'll be interesting."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I would say Curley with the way that they play as a team. They are hard to beat.
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"I don't know right now."
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DeMatha wide receiver Delante Hellams
On your high school team
"I think we are going to try and win another championship."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I think it might be St. John's."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"The running back from Good Counsel is good."
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Perry Hall athlete Jordan Garrett
On your high school team
"Our team is looking really good. Everyone wants to win a state championship."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"We want pay back on Franklin."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"Steven Smothers at Franklin is a speedy guy who is very athletic."
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St. Mary's running back Monte Jones
On your high school team
"I think we are going to try and have a great season. Honestly, the senior class is coming together and has a bunch of great guys."
On the toughest opposing team in your conference
"I believe Curley will be the toughest."
On the toughest opposing player in your conference
"The running back from Curley will have a great season."
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