Find out what some of the top players in the state are saying about how football has been going as of late!
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Q&A with St. Mary’s Ryken offensive lineman Christian Levy
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall, my junior year was an experience that I’ll always remember. I learned valuable life lessons. I learned how to fight through adversity on a personal level, and team level. I was also able to bond with teammates, coaches, and athletic trainers.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I’ve currently been working out since the season ended and working out 5-6 days a week. I have also been participating in football off-season workouts. In the spring, I plan on doing shot-put.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Our team next year will be stronger than before. We will go over the standard and chase greatness. Next year is going to be special.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“A very tough WCAC matchup for us will be Our Lady of Good Counsel. Good Counsel is a team we face up against every year. They always have a well-rounded team, and come to play. That past couple of years we have always ended the game in a tough loss, but this year we are looking to change that.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There are many tough players we will have to face this year, but one group would probably be the Good Counsel defense. They have a good d-line group up front, with also a physical secondary.”
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Q&A with Gwynn Park tight end Devon Baxter
How did the high school football season go overall?
“We had a rough season going through a lot of ups and downs but I think that if we focus more in practice we could be really good.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I’m currently in the basketball season but I definitely plan to hit the weight room hard and get on the field and get great work in once the season is over.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We have the guys to have a great season next year. We just have to continue to keep pushing each other so we can continue to get better.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Potomac will definitely be the toughest competition. They are always a really aggressive team and play with a lot of energy and motor.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There is no specific kid, most of the teams are best together.”
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Q&A with Great Mills safety Tida Gales
How did the high school football season go overall?
“My high school football season didn’t go as I planned winning wise but I think it was a great learning season.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Now that I know what I need to work on, I just have to execute the plan and be consistent. Now that it’s track season I have big goals I want to achieve on the track.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think next football season is going to be the best season yet, especially going into my junior year. I have gained some varsity experience and I believe that this could be the best football season in our program history.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Northern, just because how disciplined and technically efficient they are, they will just keep getting better but I like that competition.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We’ll have to see who’s coming back or transferring, so at the moment I don’t know.”
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Q&A with Thomas Stone running back Duron Bruce
How did the high school football season go overall?
“It didn't go as planned as far as the team but I know I gave 100% every time I played.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plan is to get stronger and faster and better myself in the positions I play.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel as if we need some improvements but I feel that my team will do great next year.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The state champions North point High school.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t know, I really feel as if every person I play against is my toughest opponent.”
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Q&A with Glenelg wide receiver Christian Chen
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Our season definitely didn't go the way we wanted to, but we had some good moments and I was proud of the things we accomplished.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I try to go to the field every day and lift 3-4 times every week. I am also lifting with our new head coach multiple times a week.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have high expectations for our team this coming season. We are returning almost every one of our starters and we have great chemistry.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe Atholton and River Hill will be big games for us next year. But every game should be looked at as a difficult game and we need to be on our A game every Friday night.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I would say Omar from River Hill will be a tough guy for us. His play style is very simple, but in my opinion that is what makes it difficult to read him.”
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Q&A with St. Mary’s Ryken offensive lineman Christian Levy
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall, my junior year was an experience that I’ll always remember. I learned valuable life lessons. I learned how to fight through adversity on a personal level, and team level. I was also able to bond with teammates, coaches, and athletic trainers.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I’ve currently been working out since the season ended and working out 5-6 days a week. I have also been participating in football off-season workouts. In the spring, I plan on doing shot-put.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Our team next year will be stronger than before. We will go over the standard and chase greatness. Next year is going to be special.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“A very tough WCAC matchup for us will be Our Lady of Good Counsel. Good Counsel is a team we face up against every year. They always have a well-rounded team, and come to play. That past couple of years we have always ended the game in a tough loss, but this year we are looking to change that.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There are many tough players we will have to face this year, but one group would probably be the Good Counsel defense. They have a good d-line group up front, with also a physical secondary.”
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Q&A with Gwynn Park tight end Devon Baxter
How did the high school football season go overall?
“We had a rough season going through a lot of ups and downs but I think that if we focus more in practice we could be really good.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I’m currently in the basketball season but I definitely plan to hit the weight room hard and get on the field and get great work in once the season is over.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We have the guys to have a great season next year. We just have to continue to keep pushing each other so we can continue to get better.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Potomac will definitely be the toughest competition. They are always a really aggressive team and play with a lot of energy and motor.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There is no specific kid, most of the teams are best together.”
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Q&A with Great Mills safety Tida Gales
How did the high school football season go overall?
“My high school football season didn’t go as I planned winning wise but I think it was a great learning season.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Now that I know what I need to work on, I just have to execute the plan and be consistent. Now that it’s track season I have big goals I want to achieve on the track.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think next football season is going to be the best season yet, especially going into my junior year. I have gained some varsity experience and I believe that this could be the best football season in our program history.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Northern, just because how disciplined and technically efficient they are, they will just keep getting better but I like that competition.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We’ll have to see who’s coming back or transferring, so at the moment I don’t know.”
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Q&A with Thomas Stone running back Duron Bruce
How did the high school football season go overall?
“It didn't go as planned as far as the team but I know I gave 100% every time I played.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plan is to get stronger and faster and better myself in the positions I play.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel as if we need some improvements but I feel that my team will do great next year.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The state champions North point High school.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t know, I really feel as if every person I play against is my toughest opponent.”
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Q&A with Glenelg wide receiver Christian Chen
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Our season definitely didn't go the way we wanted to, but we had some good moments and I was proud of the things we accomplished.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I try to go to the field every day and lift 3-4 times every week. I am also lifting with our new head coach multiple times a week.”
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have high expectations for our team this coming season. We are returning almost every one of our starters and we have great chemistry.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe Atholton and River Hill will be big games for us next year. But every game should be looked at as a difficult game and we need to be on our A game every Friday night.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I would say Omar from River Hill will be a tough guy for us. His play style is very simple, but in my opinion that is what makes it difficult to read him.”
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