Kelly Zehnder shares her team's rigorous summer travel schedule. She discusses last year's regional tournament loss to Warren after claiming the first two sets. Kelly was named MVL, District 12, and OHSVCA D-IV Coach of the Year in 2024. She talks about consistently "reloading" her roster instead of "rebuilding." Kelly mentions the support from parents over the years and the legacy of Meadowbrook Volleyball. Finally, Kelly and Will have a candid conversation about the discrepancy in coverage between boys and girls sports. They specifically reference OHSAA Final Four girls basketball games being played in high school gyms instead of college arenas.

Last season, the Colts finished 24-2 and extended their streak to five straight Muskingum Valley League titles, district championships, and regional appearances.

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Matt Lancaster reflects on an undefeated season (16-0) in 2024, culminating in a Division IV State Championship. He recalls the lucky break in the fourth quarter of the championship against Perkins, where running back Grady Kinsey fumbled at the goal line and recovered it in the endzone for a touchdown, the eventual game-winning score. He also discusses the success of the running game behind Grady (3,278 rushing yards, 50 TD) and quarterback Ryker Williams (1,435 rushing yards, 14 TD), returning players on offense and defense, and scrimmages leading up to the 2025 regular season.

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Brian Finn discusses the importance of developing the youth through the program's annual youth football camp, his involvement in the Miracle League of New Albany and the New Albany Special Olympics, the progress of his football team now that we're in August, and the team's roster makeup after graduating more than 20 seniors in 2024.

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Jason Wallick talks about the end of Garaway's regular season and home winning streaks that lasted nearly four seasons, his time playing football at Malone University, IVC rival Indian Valley winning the D4 State Championship, and the team's roster after graduating five skill position players, including quarterback Brady Geibel and running back Dillon Soehnlen.

The Pirates achieved a 10-3 overall record in 2024.

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Josh Franke discusses his first full offseason entering his second year as Head Coach. He also talks about the move to Westerville for his family. In addition, Franke explains Warhawk Football's Game Plan for Mental Health, talks about the 2nd Annual Ball Hawk 7-on-7 Tournament, and finally, highlights freshman quarterback Nate Miller.

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Justin Buttermore shares his emotions on the loss of his brother-in-law, Josh Wright, who recently accepted the Tri-Valley Head Coach position before tragically passing away this summer. He also discusses graduating 33 players from the 2024 roster, including OCC-Central Defensive Player of the Year Cal Thrush and starting quarterback Kyle Cox. Additionally, he addresses the difference in roster depth between DI and DIII football and the challenges of regularly facing elite talent in the OCC.

In 2024, the Golden Bears (10-3) claimed a share of the OCC-Central Title and narrowly lost to the eventual State Champion Olentangy Liberty Patriots in round three of the DI Playoffs.

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John Slusser reflects on coaching football, baseball, girls basketball, and track for over 20 years, discusses cultivating a winning culture across multiple programs, retaining much of the same coaching staff throughout his tenure, matching up against Indian Valley (IVC rival + D4 State Champions) last season, and he gives a special shoutout to Garaway Pirates Head Coach Jason Wallick.

The Generals went 11-2 and advanced to round three in the D6 playoffs in 2024.

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John Sansbury reflects on winning Olentangy Liberty's first-ever State Championship in 2024, discusses managing expectations and dealing with outside pressure/noise, and addresses the challenges of losing 31 seniors to graduation and coaching staff turnover, as well as replacing the star trio of Jake Struck, Andrew Leonard, and Christian Moulton.

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Heath Hinton reflects on the careers of Beckett Long, Theo Talbott, Jack Yeager, and Joe Day after the Muskingum-Licking All-Star Game. He discusses Kyle Kirby and Jakob Culver's projected impact heading into their senior seasons, utilizing drones to film practices, and incorporating sprint training into their offseason program.

The Blue Aces achieved a 9-2 record in Hinton’s first season as Head Coach.

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Wes Schroeder shares that he and his wife are expecting a sixth child, a boy, and describes the support he has from his family. He discusses the growth and expectations for senior quarterback and Ohio University commit Levi Davis, witnessing his nephew Treyton Schroeder’s senior season, and the differences between Division I and Division III high school football.

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