Category: Featured Athletes
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Quentin Rivera Takes No Days Off
Deion Sanders played professional football and baseball and also played in both a Super Bowl and the World Series. Will rising freshman Quentin Rivera follow that same path? He says when he looks in the mirror he sees an athlete like Deion Sanders because of his speed and the fact that he too plays both…
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Aliam Appler is the Model Student Athlete
Baseball pitcher….football quarterback…what else does student athlete Aliam Appler have going on in his busy life? Aliam was recently inducted into the MCS Noble Middle School Eagle Society along with 93 other bright students. “I am very humbled & honored to be selected to the MCSNoble Eagle Society,” he posted on his twitter timeline. To…
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The Grind is Real This Summer for Kristian Ingman
Watch out this summer, 2023 Kristian Ingman is blazing a trail and ready to compete! This hard-working student athlete is hitting up six different college camps, in addition to other camps. While others are relaxing this summer, Ingman will be competing and working to get even better. It’s easy to underestimate how much hard work…
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Big Offer Comes in for Dominic Gonella
We’re always proud of all of our Play Book Athletes anytime they achieve an accomplishment they have worked hard for. Saying that, it’s really special when one of these student-athletes achieve their ultimate goal………a college scholarship offer. An offer for a free education from any school is a life changing experience. This experience recently happened…
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Grind Time for Jamari Stone
Our Play Book Athletes are some of the hardest workers you’ll find on and off the field. These student-athletes consistently strive to be the best they can be. This is especially true for 2023 athlete Jamari Stone, who has a jam packed summer planned. Stone has at least seven different camps scheduled, on top of…
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Remembering…Jaylon McKenzie
There is a sadness in our hearts. We’re mad at this world that’s having an influx of violence that is gravely impacting American youth. We’re devastated that a young promising athlete with scholarship offers to major colleges has lost his life to a stray bullet. One of those offers came just a mere 6 days…
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QB Jimmy Thomas is Ready for What’s Ahead
For many players it won’t be a summer of sitting around. They’ll lift weights attend camps and combines and perhaps play in a couple of 7 v 7 games. The same rings true for rising freshman Jimmy Thomas who can’t wait to step onto his new high school’s football field. We took a moment to speak…
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Paying it Forward: AJ Harris’ Commitment to Service
Being a student-athlete involves a tremendous amount of time and commitment, especially while in high school. If an athlete is one of the chosen few to play in college, that commitment is magnified even more. So, when the subject of being active in the community to help others comes up, the initial reaction might be,…
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Multi-Sport Athlete Spotlight: D’Aren Igho-Osagie
Many skills and techniques transfer from one sport to another. Playing multiple sports can help kids build important life skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and responsibility. You’ll find most high school athletes that play at least two sports…football and baseball…football and track. What about those rare athletes that play four sports. Is it possible…
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Working Out with “Big A” Green-Felder
At 5’9″ and 160 lbs, rising freshman Anthony “Big A” Green-Felder is making sure he is well conditioned for his high school debut. He says his ultimate goal is to one day be named the Defensive Player of the Year. The strength and conditioning portion of his training will play an important role in…
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Owen and Ava Lansu Have a Special Bond
Time to hug your brothers or sisters and let them know how much you appreciate them. This is the motto for “Siblings Day”. But this act is something twelve-year-old Owen Lansu does each and everyday. #siblingday I hope your sibling is as awesome as mine. @PlayBookAthlete @ThrowItDeep @Elite11 @nexgenscouting @MRice_PFHOFA @ODFBall @Future4QB @CoachHoreniDGN @AlPopsUSAFB @UAFootball…
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Kaleb James is Setting Goals
His new personal best is 315 lbs. and he’s striving to get to the 365 lbs. I don’t know about you but this athlete has me amazed. Why do you ask? He stands 6’4″ and weighs in at 212 lbs. but he’s not even in high school yet. Kaleb James is set to graduate in…
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Upcoming Freshman Joey Orlando Posting High Numbers
What’s a good number? The standing long jump test, also called the Broad Jump, tests the explosiveness of an athlete’s leg power. An excellent result is greater than 2.50 meters for men or 8′ 2.5″. Take a look at footage from 6’4″ TE/DE Joey Orlando. Joey will be a member of the class of…
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D’Aren Igho-Osagie is Not Holding Back
They say everything grows big in Texas, but this phenomenal athlete is now a member of the Peach State. His nickname is however, “Big Texas” given to him by his coach when he first moved to Georgia. No matter what platform he’s on, he gives it his all. D’Aren plays football, baseball, basketball and is…
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Noah Ponce is the King of the Trench
Training is extremely important and is an essential part of all elite athlete’s daily routines. It allows the body to gradually build up strength and endurance, improve skill levels and build confidence. Training also allows athletes to gain more knowledge about their sport. Just ask Offensive Lineman Noah Ponce. Noah recently attended the King of…
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Dom DeLuzio Making a Big Transition to The Hun School of Princeton
HARD WORK LEADS TO SUCCESS! This is the main thought that pops up when it comes to 2023 Play Book Athlete Dom DeLuzio. This young man’s hard work in the classroom, in the weight room, and on the field has led to an opportunity hardly anyone could pass up. To begin his freshman year next…