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Max Leonel Henry Clay Guard and tackle 2027 6’2 and 225 What are you most looking forward to this season? Doing 10 times better than my freshman year What do you feel you need to improve on the most to be a better player this season? My strength Which side of the line do you feel you are better at, the O-line or the D-line? D-line Which side of the ball is the toughest to prepare for? Explain Defensive line use a wide range of techniques, including speed rushes, power moves, and stunts, making it hard for O-linemen to anticipate and prepare. What is the worst weather to play in for a lineman? Rain Which do you prefer to play on, grass or turf? Turf What is the toughest part of a Henry Clay High School practice? I don’t really know yet because I just transferred and we are doing conditioning right now. What was the high point of your 2023 season? Going to state with my old school. What was the low point of the 2023 season? I got injured for three weeks, but I’m good now. If you are having football-related problems, which teammate do you go to for advice? O-line and D-line like me. What is your game-day routine? Nothing really; just get my mind ready for the game. What is the best part of being a student-athlete at Henry Clay High School? It’s fine, even with all of our eyes on us. There is a lot of pressure too. What is your favorite class or subject? Calculus What is your go-to snack? Skittles Who is your least favorite college football team? I like all of them. Link with pics (Blog has a new name so new link name) https://daveburnworth.blogspot.com/2024/04/2024-interview-with-max-leonel-new.html

Columbus Clippers at Syracuse Mets

The link has been updated https://daveburnworth.blogspot.com/2024/04/2024-interview-with-jayden-conder-from.html

Watching online Modesto Nuts (Seattle) at San Jose Giants (Giants) Joe Whitman from Akron, Ohio gets the start for the Giants. He went to Kent State.

They are at the point they do not rebuild they really do reload.

If not for me committing to a Pa. game on Friday and then a doubleheader in New York, I would be taking in the Boyle County vs Lakewood St. Ed game. St. Ed has to be the favorite to win the D-1 state title again here in Ohio.

https://daveburnworth.blogspot.com/2024/04/2024-interview-with-tackling-machine.html Link with pics sent to me by the player for the interview. Brenan Griffin Hart County High School FB/LB 2025 5,10 180 How long have you played football, along with the reasons you continue to play? I have been playing football since the age of 5. I play football because it makes me a better person in all aspects. Football has made me a better son, student, brother, etc., and that’s why I love this sport. Football is like having a family away from home; spending rough times with your brothers is the best feeling; and creating friendships that last forever. I love to hit people, and I guess that really stuck with me when I was younger. I have never been the biggest kid, but I love to work and prove people wrong. What was the high point of the 2023 season? The high point of the 2023 season was winning the first ever district and region championship in school history. It feels great to accomplish something like this when it’s never been done before at my school. What was the low point of the 2023 season? My low point of the season was losing to Bell County by 2 points in the semi-state championship game. Of course, it’s great to make it there, but I have high expectations for myself and my guys. It hurt pretty bad to be that close to something great and lose it. What will you miss the most from the 2024 class? Things I will miss the most from the class of 24 are the fun times we had. It felt like we were on top of the world this whole season. I love those seniors I got to play with; they taught me a lot of things. They showed me how to be a winner and to drive for greatness when it gets hard. For that, I will always be thankful for those guys. What are your goals for the season? My goals for this season are to be in the top 5 in the state for tackles, win the district again, prove people wrong who think it was a one-year thing, and get offers. What goals will you set for your team? The goals for my team this season are to win the district and dominate everyone we play. Who has been the best player you have ever faced in a game, along with the team he played for? We played against a lot of good competition this year, but personally, I give a lot of credit to Jarren Johnson from Union County; he was a straight-dawg man. He played QB against us, and he could do it all. He was very hard to bring down from the LB position, and we had to stop him to win. He has my full respect, and he will be dawg this year. What have been your biggest moments as an athlete? My biggest moments as an athlete were probably my sophomore year at Green County. At the time, I was not starting, and one of our linebackers got hurt right before halftime, so I took his spot and basically went off. I had 16 tackles that game and stopped the 4th down to win the game. That was really when things clicked for me—that I could be great. What has been your most embarrassing moment as an athlete? My most embarrassing moment as a football player is probably getting a ball caught over my head. This is a tough question that I have been asking coaches and players, all but to have given an answer; three simply said no comment. So, do you feel that private schools have an unfair advantage over public schools? I believe that private schools do have an advantage, and I think they should play other private schools. Linebacker or running back—which one do you feel you are the best at? I am better at LB. Why should a college coach recruit you? A college coach should be interested in me because I am a very hardworking kid. I love to get better; I have a 3.8 gpa. I am not the biggest guy on the field, but I am a very hard-nosed kid who likes to hit. I have a good mentality off and on the field. Last year I had 146 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss, and averaged 10.5 tackles per game. Have you ever been to a minor league baseball game? Yes, I have been to a minor league baseball game. Who is your role model? My role model is probably my father or my coach. He pushes me to be great, and he cuts me no slack ever, but I think it’s a good thing for me. Where is your favorite place to eat? My favorite place to eat is Cook Out.

Watching Online Cedar Rapids Kernels (Minnesota) at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Milwaukee) Watching on TV (UFL) Memphis at St Louis

Buffalo Bisons at Columbus Clippers

Chattanooga Lookouts (Reds) at Biloxi Shuckers (Brewers)

Oil 82.51 Gas Lowest 3.37 Turkey Hill Whitehall, Ohio. Highest 3.75 most other places in the area

Jayden Conder Daviess County High School DL DE 2025 6’0 213 What are your goals for the 2024 season? Win District and come out as a top school in the state with a new HC possibly What makes being a student-athlete special? Having support every Friday from your school, showing their spirit. What is the toughest part of being a student-athlete? Winning the mental battles first and getting out of your head Who has been the best player you have ever faced in a game, along with the team he played for? Deion Winstead, Owensboro High School What are you most looking forward to this season? Being so versatile, I can play anywhere on the line, so I'm looking forward to seeing what difference I can make. I also cannot wait to see what the team in general can achieve. What goals are you setting for yourself this season? More tackles and more sacks What must you guys do as a team to improve on the 6-6 record from last season? Communication and chemistry definitely take a big roll in improvement. Focusing on just the road games you have played, which stadium has had the best overall atmosphere, along with the reasons it was so good? Owensboro Catholic or Apollo Staying with the road game theme, which stadium has been the worst to play at, along with the reasons it was so bad? Henderson before they got turf Have you heard of any colleges, and if so, could you name some of them? Not at the moment. What is your favorite genre of music? R&B and hip-hop What is the one sport you cannot watch on TV? Hockey What is your go-to snack? A couple of protein bars or a banana Link to interview with pics the player sent. https://hearltlandfan15.blogspot.com/2024/04/2024-interview-with-jayden-conder-from.html

Oil 85.35 Gas prices went up as much as forty-six cents today at some stations. Every station on my way home from work was set at 3.75

Oil 85.45 Lowest 3.29 Hamilton and Reinbeau Drive (Columbus) Highest 3.59 Whitehall and Worthington

Watching online Worcester Red Sox At Syracuse Mets Watching on tv Houston At Michiagan (UFL)

Watching online Lake County Captains @ Fort Wayne TinCaps

Columbus Clippers (Cleveland) at Louisville Bats (Cincy)

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers) at South Bend Cubs (Cubs)

Link to full article with pics sent by the player. https://hearltlandfan15.blogspot.com/2024/04/2024-interview-with-state-champion-qb.html Zane Cartwright Mayfield High School QB 2024 5’11 180lbs Centre College What are you going to miss the most about playing high school football? I’ll miss winning the packed-out playoff games at War Memorial during November and being a part of the best program in the country. What was the biggest lesson you were able to learn from playing high school sports that you can use later in life? It is important to look past how you are viewed by outsiders, both good and bad. What was your most memorable moment as a high school football player? Taking a knee in victory formation in the state championship this past season. What game, out of all of the games, will you remember the most, along with the reason why? Beating LCA at home during the 3rd round of the playoffs this year. They had a studded team and were picked to win by just about everyone, so there was an extreme amount of pressure and excitement leading up to and throughout that night. It was a statement when the fireworks sounded off and the clock hit zero. In all of the defenses you faced during your high school career, which one was the best, along with the reasons they were so good? 2021 Beechwood. We played them my sophomore year away for the semifinal game in 9-degree temps, and they didn’t budge. I believe they had a large number of seniors; they were very physical, and they shut us down offensively. I think they went 15-0 that year. What do you believe is your strongest attribute as a quarterback? I’m a competitor and hate losing more than I like winning. I had envisioned winning a state championship at Mayfield since 3rd grade, so I always worked toward that goal and always tried to push my teammates to better themselves daily and keep that mindset as well. What do you improve on the most before taking the field as a college quarterback? I want to increase my footwork abilities and keep the mindset of always getting better. What are you doing before reporting to college to help you improve your game? I’m working to improve my footwork and strength and taking injury prevention measures as well. If possible, will you try and take in any Mayfield high school games this season? If possible, I’d love to make it to the Paducah Tilghman game and the Thanksgiving week semi-finals game as well. Would you name some of the schools that recruited you? Murray State, Georgetown, Lindsey Wilson, Greenville, Kentucky Wesleyan, and Centre were my offers. What made you choose Centre College? They showed me attention early on, and I was very impressed with the effort they put forth to get my commitment as well as a good connection with the coaching staff. What was the best and worst part of the recruiting process? It was cool to be recruited for my talents and hear coaches praise my abilities; however, it can be distracting and very confusing to try to see through the deception and wordplay that teams and coaches will use so that they can recruit the best team possible. Who is your favorite athlete? Either Tim Tebow or Baker Mayfield. Baker was the peak of my childhood college football interest, but I’ve always loved watching Tebow highlights and the way he impacted the game and his team. Louisville or Kentucky, when it comes to rooting for? Kentucky Who is your role model? My father’s always set a great example for me in being meek without sacrificing being a man and a leader. He is a standard for me in having Christian faith as the head of the family.

Ballooned up to 232 as of April 7th. Weighed in today and the scale said 228. Losing the battle.

April 1st 31,451 2nd 22,553 3rd 36,046 4th 22,762 5th 23,399 6th 12,085 7th 15,017 8th 31,945 9th 23,260 10th 36,376 11th 23,625

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