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Dec 20, 2024; Notre Dame, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jack Kiser (24) celebrates with linebacker Drayk Bowen (34) after a play during the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
Both schools in tonight’s national championship college football game, Notre Dame and Ohio State, are major recruiters on both the local and national scenes.
So it makes sense that they both have multiple players who were once recognized in the USA Today High School Sports Awards program.
Here are three former HSSA honorees from each team who could make an impact on tonight’s contest.
Notre Dame
Drayk Bowen, LB, Andrean High, 2022 Indiana HSSA Mr. Football winner
Bowen has been one of the leaders on the Irish defense, starting at linebacker in every game. He’s third on the team with 70 tackles, had two interceptions, two forced fumbles and a sack. He’s also a huge part of the Irish run defense, and will be a key player in trying to slow down Buckeyes superstar running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins.
Jaden Greathouse, WR, Westlake High, 2022 Austin Area HSSA nominee
While Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard likes to spread the ball around, Greathouse is leading the Irish in receiving yards with 464. He’s tallied that on 36 catches, for a team-leading 12.9 yards per catch. He has two touchdowns, including a season-long 54 yarder in the national semfinal against Penn State. Greathouse’s importance might be compounded tonight if Notre Dame gets behind and is forced to pass early and often.
Steve Angeli, QB, Bergen Catholic, 2022 North Jersey HSSA offensive player of the year
This one is a little bit of a longshot because Angeli is Notre Dame’s backup quarterback. He played in seven games, mostly in mopup duty, but did see some real action…
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Author : High School Sports
Publish date : 2025-01-20 22:18:00
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