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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Parish Episcopal star QB, Sawyer Anderson, commits to Purdue
Stepping into the pocket for the successful Parish Episcopal Panthers isn't an easy role to take on. Entering the team as a freshman in the fall of 2021, Sawyer Anderson was more than ready to prove his ability to his coaches and his team. Soaring to a leadership role on the team, Anderson has been impactful in many victories as well as TAPPS State Championship titles. VYPE DFW caught up with the Panthers' quarterback following his recent commitment to play football at Purdue:
A key contributor in two of four consecutive state championships, Anderson has made a name for himself on the field. In two seasons with Parish he has recorded 6081 passing yards and 69 touchdown passes while rushing for four touchdowns and 242 yards. With great success already, Anderson is looking toward his junior season. VYPE DFW talked to him about his time with Parish so far, his goals, and his commitment to Purdue. Check out the exclusive interview below.
It's not easy making a decision to commit to a college program. What went into your decision? What was the biggest impact when choosing Purdue?
"The main thing that went into my decision when choosing Purdue was the relationships with the coaches; the way they stayed in contact with me while recruiting me felt comfortable to me. Their offense relates to the offense that I'm using right now in high school as well."
What has been your favorite memory at Parish Episcopal so far?
"Winning two state championships my freshman and sophomore year with my brother. He played defense for us and that was really awesome."
Who is a professional athlete that you look up to? Why?
"A professional athlete I look up to is my granddad who played running back for the Packers and my dad who played baseball for the Colorado Rockies. They are role models to me and they teach me everything that I know."
What would you say has been your biggest accomplishment in your high school career so far?
"Probably the two state championships. Those were big deals; we are on our fourth right now and going for the fifth."
Do you have a game day routine that you typically stick to?
"I don't really have one that I stick to, but I listen to calm music before the game and stay locked in."
What do you do in the off-season to prepare for the season ahead?
"I lift, eat, and throw with my receivers to build my connections with them. It pays off in the season."
What is your mindset headed into the new season?
"Stay level-headed. I know we have a lot of pressure on us, but we just need to play our game."
What are your goals this season?
"My goals are to win the district for sure. Go 5-0 in non-district and win a fifth state championship."
In your opinion, what has been the secret to your and your team's success?
"Becoming a family. We're with each other probably 10 months out of the year. We start right back up after the season ends with off-season workouts and we're with each other pretty much every day. My success has been from leading the team and being a role model for others; not getting too high or too low in tough situations."
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dallas Christian phenom, Speedy Nettles, commits to Purdue
As more and more athletes announce their commitments to college programs, some of the best in the area are carefully considering their next chapter. Dallas Christian School three-star cornerback, William "Speedy" Nettles took to social media to announce his commitment earlier this summer. Following his announcement, VYPE DFW caught up with the athlete in an exclusive interview regarding his decision to commit and his time with the Chargers' football program so far:
As a sophomore with Dallas Christian, Nettles played two-way snaps while recording 67 tackles (four for a loss), two interceptions, and one touchdown. After putting in extra work to fine-tune his ability, his junior season saw the benefits of hard work and dedication to his craft as he 18-205-3 in rushing as well as 58-1 and 455-20 in receiving. On the defensive end of the ball, Nettles tallied 42 tackles (two for a loss), six interceptions (three of which were pick-sixes), two fumble recoveries, and one punt return for a TD. Nettles capped his junior season with a TAPPS State Championship.
After an official visit in June, it wasn't long before Nettles decided that he wanted to commit to the Boilmakers program. VYPE DFW Caught up with him regarding his decision:
Making the decision to leave home isn't always an easy one. What impacted your decision to choose Purdue's program when considering a college football career?
"I have a good relationship with Coach Carter and it was my decision to go out of state to play football for him and Coach Walters in the Big 10. I also want to further my education at a prestigious university like Purdue."
What has been your favorite memory with Dallas Christian School football so far?
"My favorite memory has been winning a championship alongside a great coaching staff and awesome teammates."
What professional athlete do you look up to and why?
"I look up to Aquib Talib. He is not only one of the best cornerbacks to ever play, but he has helped out the community so much and made an influence on me as a player as well."
What has been your biggest accomplishment during your high school career so far?
"My biggest accomplishment has to be finally committing to a school after all my hard work."
What goals do you have for next season?
"My goals next season are to have a bigger impact on the defensive side and stay connected through the whole year and win another championship."
Do you have a game day routine that you stick to?
"My routine just consists of listening to music and praying before every game."
What do you do in the offseason to ensure that your skills are sharp and ready to go for the season ahead?
"I lift in the summer and do a lot of flexibility exercises to maintain flexibility. I also do a lot of technical training for my positions to make sure I improve in areas that I felt were flawed the previous season. I want to go into the season bigger, faster, stronger, and better."
What is your mindset as you go into each new season?
"My mindset is to always want and strive to win while staying consistent. I will do anything to help my team win another championship. There is no secret to success, everything happens for a reason and happens through hard work, dedication to the game, as well as being in love with the process. Embracing the pain and hard days builds discipline."
In your opinion, what has been the secret to your team's success?
"My team's success counts on sticking together as a team on and off the field, holding each other accountable, and staying competitive; trying to make each other better."