Tag: Play Book Athlete
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Twin Grinders Ready To Compete
LOOKING FORWARD TO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL No letting up, 8th graders (c/o 2027) Jake and Zach Ruminski from Charlotte, North Carolina can hardly contain their excitement about playing high school football next season. These twin brothers have been dedicated to the sport for years, and are thrilled to be taking the next step in their…
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It’s Grind Time for Sheldon Graham
Standing 5’11” at 155 pounds, Sheldon Graham is preparing for his freshman season at Bob Jones High School, the home of the Patriots in Madison, Alabama. Just like many players Sheldon has had some challenges as he entered into his football career. “I love the game,” he says. “Football teaches you leadership and perseverance but…
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Hayden Milner Enjoys a Razorback Visit
It’s that time of the year where many colleges are holding prospect camps and visits. A prospect camp allows players to be seen by specific college coaches. This is usually a school that the athlete desires to attend after completing high school. Prospect visits give the student athletes a chance to tour the campus and…
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Females in Flag: The Journey of Coach Toni Fuller
American football has been played since the mid-1800’s with the first College game occurring between Princeton and Rutgers on November 6th, 1869. But did you know that the games of Touch and Flag Football have been around nearly as long as tackle football. Flag football as we know it today was developed on American military…
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Isaac Carney and IMG Teammates Ride Momentum to Two National Championships
Living in a state where the “Oklahoma Drill” is a household word, all sports take a back seat to football. However, Oklahoma has seen its share of prominent high school baseball players such as Johnny Bench and Mickey Mantle. Rarely do we witness a track athlete that makes national headlines. That all changed this past…
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Committed to the Grind
If you want to one day participate on a collegiate athletic team then mastering social media is a must in today’s time. One in five student athletes use social media to make career connections, network, and get their name out there. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and many other platforms are necessary to gain the exposure you…
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Why I Grind: Michael Clayton
One question we often ask our Play Book athletes is “Why do you grind?” Often the answers are short and straight to the point. “I grind to make my family proud.” “I grind to be the best I can be.” There are even some that say they work hard to be able to play their…
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL…COMMITMENTS
One of the most exciting moments for a student-athlete is receiving a verbal scholarship offer. However, nothing is official until you sign the National Letter of Intent. On February 3, National Signing Day, that moment becomes official when high school football players officially commit to the college of their choice. Congratulations to these 2021 graduates…
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Trevor Erickson and the Fighting Irish Breeze Past Abilene
What a night for Trevor Erickson and the Chapman HS Fighting Irish football team. They breezed past the Abilene Cowboys by a score of 46-0. Trevor racked up 258 total rushing and passing yards and pulled in 3 rushing TDs and 1 punt return TD. Chapman High is now 2-1 and will battle the Marysville…
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Georgia Semi-Final State Championship Results – Round 1
The GHSA Basketball Semifinals were held February 28-29, 2020 at four venues. The first round of results are below. Congratulations to all the teams moving on the final round which will be held at the Macon Coliseum March 4-7. (Featured image provided by AJC Sports) Valdosta State University: A-Public Central-Talbotton 63 vs. Calhoun County 44 …
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Ravyn Madaris is Making the Shots that Count
I’m sure many players have dreamed about it but Ravyn Madaris, a point guard for the Pebblebrook Falcons in Mableton, Georgia, has lived it a couple of times. During the Boo Williams AAU Nike Invitational, this past spring the 5’7″ senior sank a 3/4th court shot at the buzzer. To add a few sprinkles to…
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Meet Pebblebrook’s Azaria Alexander
Who’s that girl??? She’s that girl…Azaria (Zhee) Alexander a 2020 shooting guard for the Pebblebrook Falcons in Mableton, Georgia and SHE’s GOT GAME! Women’s basketball has come a long way since Dr. James Naismith invented the game in Springfield Massachusetts in 1891. Today female basketball players can play the game with as much of an…
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Lineman Aaron Berry says Wrestling and Football Go Hand-in-Hand
John Madden once said, “I would have all of my Offensive Lineman wrestle if I could.” Why do you think he would want this? While the connection between basketball and track has been highly publicized, it’s agreeable that the transferable benefits of wrestling and football are equally strong. Some NFL greats with wrestling backgrounds include Warren…
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AJ HARRIS is FBU’s Middle School MVP
Yellow sticky notes full of dates and cities adorn a small table and reminds 2023 athlete Aaron “AJ” Harris of the football prospect an training camps he plans on attending this spring and summer. Of all the ones he has plans on attending, gaining an invite to the FBU TOP GUN SHOWCASE was the ultimate…
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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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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…