2023 Player Spotlight/Interview with Braxton Barnett from Shenandoah High School

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Name
Braxton Barnett

School
Shenandoah

Positions played
QB

Class
2026

What were the highs and lows of the 2022 season?
The highs were being a part of a great team, lows were being a scrawny freshman


What will you most remember from the class of 2023?
Leadership

Which game sticks out the most to you from the 2022 season? Explain.
Week 11 vs Berne Union, because it was our team's first playoff win in 20 years and we didn’t give up a point

What is the best part of playing high school football?
Brotherhood

During the off-season, what have you been able to do to make sure you are a better player than you were a year ago?
Get smarter about football

Can you tell the readers what your personal goals are, not only for yourself but for the team too?
Have a better record than last year and 2 playoff wins

What is the hardest part of a Shenandoah practice?
Conditioning with our fast-tempo offense

What is the most challenging part of playing quarterback?
For me, it’s reading the defense.

Who is the one team you most want to beat this year, and why?
Caldwell because there our rivals

Who is the best player you have ever gone up against along with his team, and what made him so good?
Jaksan Price, because he was very strong and fast. He played for Union Local.

Where do you think the state finals should be played?
Hall of Fame stadium.

What are your thoughts on 16 teams from each region making the playoffs?
I think it makes more room for upsets.

What is your favorite subject or class?
Science is pretty cool.

What is your favorite genre of music, along with your favorite song and the artist who sings it?
I like Hip hop/ Rap and my favorite song is “Big 14” by Trippie Redd

Who is your favorite athlete?
George Pickens