2023 Player Spotlight/Interview with Diore Hubbard from Gahanna High School

[LICKING COUNTY FAN]

Name Diore Hubbard

School Gahanna Lincoln

Class 2024

Positions played Running Back

Class 2024

What are your goals for the 2023 season, along with the goals you have set for your team?
State championship.

What has been your favorite moment on the football field?
Winning the regional Championship.

What has been your least favorite moment on the football field?
Losing in the State final 4.

How would your coaches and teammates describe you?
A great teammate and Coach kid!

If you are asked to play in one or two of the statewide all-star games after the season is over, will you? Can you let us know why?
Yes, I would like to play against the so cold best players in the state.

Where should the state finals be held?
Anywhere in Ohio.

I know you have multiple offers to play college ball. Could you name a few of those schools?
Boston College West Virginia Coastal Carolina

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium have you enjoyed the most?
The crew stadium it was really nice.

Do you think that you and your teammates are role models for the younger kids who come and watch you guys play?
Yessir, all my guys are good guys and great leaders.

What makes you want to play football?
I’ve been playing the game for so long It’s in my heart.

What is the main thing you need to improve about your game to take it to the next level?
The little things that come with playing the position.

What is your favorite spot in town to grab a bite?
Chipotle.

What is your favorite sports movie?
The longest yard.

XFL or USFL?
XFL

[OSU22]

Real Question. Why do all of these interviews with kids not from the area? Contact local kids, there are HUNDREDS of them in Southeastern Ohio. More people may be interested if you interviewed kids from around HERE. Not other parts of the state or country. JMO

[LICKING COUNTY FAN]

First, Matt approved the interviews.
Second, I have tried to contact many of the area players and they do not get back to me.

[LICKING COUNTY FAN]

I have contacted five players from the SEOP area and have heard back from just one.