2023 Player Spotlight/interview with Chase Hile from Brooke high school, WV

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Chase Hile

Brooke high school

Class: 2025

Positions played: Kicker

How long have you played football, along with the reasons you continue to play?

I have played for about 3 years and I continue to play bc I really enjoy it and just love getting better at it.

What are your personal goals for the 2023 season?

My personal goals for the 2023 season are to get touchbacks on most of my kickoffs make a couple of field goals and do whatever I can to help the team win.

What have been the best and worst road stadiums you have played in, and what made them the best and the worst?

The worst was probably Marietta because the pat spot had a big hole. The best was probably Oak Glen because they have a really nice stadium and field.

How long have you been a kicker, and what got you started?

I have been a kicker for 3 years. I started because I have played soccer my whole life and my team needed a kicker, and a lot of people told me I should try it so I did and fell in love with it.

What has been your longest field goal in a game and then in practice?

My longest field goal in a game was 34 yards last year against Oak Glen. My longest in practice is 53 yards.

What is the toughest weather condition to kick in?

The toughest weather condition to kick in has to be cold and snow because the ball just doesn’t fly right and kinda hurts your foot.

How much time in practice do you get to work on your game?

I usually get as much time as I need.

Have you heard from any colleges about playing at the college level? If yes, would you name some of those schools?

No, I have not yet but I hope to eventually.

What is one thing you would love to do in a game but will probably never get a chance to?

One thing that I would love to do is to attempt to break the school record for the longest field goal.

Have you ever kicked or missed a potential game-winning field goal?

No, but I would love the chance to kick one.

I know you guys are hosting Watkins Memorial out of Pataskale, Ohio, as I am covering that game. If you could pick one team out of Ohio to play, who would it be and why?

Steubenville Big Red because they are always very competitive.

What do you feel you need to improve on to be the Kicker you want to be?

I feel that I need to improve the distance on my kickoffs. But everything can always use some improvement.

Where is the best spot in town to grab a bite?

The spot definitely has to be drovers inn.

Who is your favorite athlete?

My favorite athlete is TJ Watt

What was the last book you read?

The great gatsby