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DUNLAP — Forget the hype — Mack Sutter is for real.
The Dunlap junior showed off his abilities on both sides of the ball as he helped the Eagles cruise to a Week 1 home victory over Galesburg, 48-0. Sutter, the 6-foot-6, 225-pound tight end/linebacker, caught a touchdown pass, then returned an interception for a score as Dunlap (1-0) snapped a four-game losing streak.
“He’s just a special talent,” Dunlap coach Brett Cazalet said. “… He has every tool you could hope for in a football player.”
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Following an offseason where Sutter collected 33 scholarship offers from some of the country’s premier college football programs, the four-star prospect lined up all over the field on defense. He recorded a tackle for a loss on Silver Streaks quarterback Caden Riley, dropped back into coverage and was a part a run defense that allowed 62 rushing yards.
Plus, Sutter played on special teams, booming a pair of punts for an average of 37 yards.
“It’s awesome,” Sutter said of finally getting to play football after a whirlwind offseason. “I worked with (my teammates) every day, so you just kind of block out the real world and just go have fun with your guys.
“… Last night, I had hard time sleeping. I just love doing this with all my friends. It’s just great.”
Dunlap’s Mack Sutter (7) bumps fists with teammates Blake Dietz (22) and Joseph Weeks as the Eagles battled Galesburg on the opening night of high school football Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 at Dunlap High School.
But offensively is where the top-100 talent is going to make a name for himself. Colleges have been recruiting the son of former Richwoods star and NFL veteran Ed Sutter for his prowess as a pass catcher. He posted five receptions for 77 yards, including a 16-yard, first-quarter TD…
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Author : Journal Star
Publish date : 2024-08-31 06:23:04
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