High school football enjoys widespread support, particularly in Texas. It’s common to find thousands of spectators attending the playoffs.
College football players typically start their careers in high school teams. According to David Bennett Galloway III, a student involved in the sport, millions of players ply their trade at the high school level. This figure is the highest in all sporting disciplines played in America. Basketball, baseball, and soccer have roughly half a million active players.
Meanwhile, some of the highest-ranking schools nationally come from Illinois. Teams get involved in non-league games as they work toward conference participation. All playoffs come with single elimination brackets that can last several weeks. Another key feature of these matches is that earlier rounds take place at one of the participating schools. Toward the end of the playoffs, the schools face each other at a neutral venue.
On the other hand, larger schools often sponsor more teams, while smaller schools typically focus on varsity football teams. GallowayIII says larger ones can also sponsor teams involved at the junior varsity level. However, it’s uncommon to see seniors on junior varsity rosters. It’s okay for freshmen and sophomores to be on sophomore rosters. Students enrolled in larger schools gain access to several football levels: freshman, junior varsity, sophomore, and varsity football.
The selection processÂ
David says that a lot goes into the all-state football player selection process, which is often lengthy and comprehensive. Player stats influence the final decisions based on things like tackles, points, interceptions, passing yards, and touchdowns. Being an all-state player means that a student has excelled exceptionally in their role.
A player can become an all-state player after making it to the all-region. At the same time, the head coach should register the player online and fill out the nomination form. Several meetings occur at all-region and all-conference levels during this process. David Bennett Galloway III stressed that coaches attending the all-region gathering decide which players get selected for all-state.
Coaches consider individual players’ stats, testimonials, and other factors to make the final decision. So, it’s not only the players with the most impressive stats who make it to the team. As such, a nomination doesn’t guarantee a spot in the final squad since a limited number of positions are available. Whether a player is an outstanding quarterback or defensive back, they will compete with other players nominated for the same roles.
Once the selection process is complete, some high school football coaches may find that more of their players make it to the squad. According to Galloway III, this development becomes a great source of pride for the coaches and the respective schools. For a coach, it’s a pat on the back for developing raw talent.
However, not all talented players get the nod. So, it’s possible for a young star with an impressive touchdown and passing yards record to miss the opportunity to play for the all-state squad.
About
David Bennett Galloway III is a talented athlete and student who played high school football for Chapin, SC High, between 2018 and 2021. On top of that, he’s looking forward to playing college football at Louisiana Monroe.
