Indian Nation showed up and showed out for the first game of the season, with a great contingent showing up to watch the 39-17 win at Klein Oak in person and online.
The first NDN Press football broadcast of the season saw a peak audience of 2,200+ viewers on it’s YouTube channel.
Following last week’s scrimmage, leading up to Week 1, NDN Press caught up with a few of the players to get their thoughts on the season ahead and the challenges they’ll face on the heels of last season’s state title.
ISAAC URIOSTEGUI
Q: How does it feel to return to the season as state champs?
A: Feels great, but that’s last season and we’re trying to get another.
Q: Can you share any challenges that you faced last season? How did they help you grow?
A: It’s a challenge every game to line up in front of a different opponent every week but each team has their own style and I feel like each game I play I learn from my mistakes. I feel that helped me grow as a player in so many ways.
Q: In your opinion, who are the key players to watch this season?
A: Mason W, Jonathan H, Connor B, London N , Blair C , Jackson C
Q: What is your favorite song to listen to during warm ups?
A: “Zombie” — The Cranberries
Q: What role does the coaching staff play in your preparation and success? Any coach in particular?
A: All the coaches definitely play a huge role in both our preparation and success. The countless hours they put towards film and practice definitely plays a big part.
BLAIR CHATAGNIER
Q: How does it feel to return to the season as state champs?
A: A lot of pressure
Q: Can you share any challenges that you faced last season? How did they help you grow?
A: Always hurting, pushing through adversity
Q: In your opinion, who are the key players to watch this season?
A: London, Connor, Mason, Jackson, Jonathan
Q: What is your favorite song to listen to during warm ups?
A: Brainstew
Q: What role does the coaching staff play in your preparation and success? Any coach in particular?
A: Coaches watch all the film to come with a game plan to win; Coach Smith
JACKSON CHRISTIAN
Q: How does it feel to return to the season as state champs?
A: Good
Q: Can you share any challenges that you faced last season? How did they help you grow?
A: Losing our key player the first game and having to adapt to a new player in that position
Q: In your opinion, who are the key players to watch this season?
A: Parker Faris, Jonathan Hernandez, Connor Bailey
Q: What is your favorite song to listen to during warm ups?
A: I’ll never tell
Q: What role does the coaching staff play in your preparation and success? Any coach in particular?
A: Coach Joseph for president
