Here are 10 area high school football players to keep an eye on as football season nears

LANCASTER − The high school football season is less than two weeks away with the regular season kicking off on Aug. 23.

As always, the goal for each team is to qualify for the playoffs, and there seem to be several area teams who should be fighting for a playoff spot at the end of the year.

Bloom-Carroll junior quarterback Ethan Thanthanavong threw a 24-yard touchdown pass with 1:33 remaining to life the Bulldogs to a 14-10 win over Jackson Friday night during a Division II, Region 11 quarterfinal playoff game.

While several key players graduated, there are still several talented players returning this season, and some will be looking to make a name for themselves.

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Here are 10 players to watch in the area this fall:

Quarterback: Ethan Thanthanavong, Sr., Bloom-Carroll

He has passed for more than 3,000 career yards as a two-year starter. As a sophomore, he helped lead the Bulldogs to a Division III state runner-up finish after passing for 1,235 yards and 10 touchdowns, and last season Thanthanavong followed it up by passing for 2,153 yards and 23 touchdowns and ran for four more scores.

Running back: Danny Blair, Sr., Fairfield Christian Academy

took home Division VII Central District Player of the Year honors and was named first team All-Ohio as a junior after rushing for 1,431 yards and 19 touchdowns on 200 carries.

Fairfield Union took on Warren in Friday night football at Fairfield Union High School on September 1, 2023, in Lancaster Ohio. The host Falcons defeated the Warren Warriors 42-3.

Running back: Owen Ruff, Sr., Fairfield Union

Ruff earned first team All-Southeast Division II District honors and was honorable mention All-Ohio after rushing for 1,538 yards and 17 touchdowns as a…

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Author : Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

Publish date : 2024-08-11 10:04:02

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