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Todd Goodman-Schweikart
SENIOR: COMBS HIGH SCHOOL
SPORTS: FOOTBALL
You recently finished your high school football career at Combs as a three-year varsity player and a member of the winningest class in Combs’ history. What does all of it mean to you?
It’s honestly been a blessing to be a part of what Coach Hart has done with this program; from going 1 – 9 my freshman year to making the playoffs every year for three years. It’s depressing to be ending my high school football career, but also exciting because the future has many possibilities for higher levels of football.
What are you most proud of: leading the team in tackles or leading the team in pancake blocks? Why?
I set a goal for myself to get over 100 tackles my senior year and reaching that is a huge accomplishment for me. Therefore, I’m more proud of myself for leading the team in tackles.
What are your plans after graduation?
I’m so excited to start my next chapter in life, proceeding to do what I love (football) all while getting my degree.
Finish this sentence: “My greatest athletic memory at CHS is…”
My greatest athletic memory at CHS was in week four, upsetting an undefeated team (Payson) on its homecoming night. We were down in the fourth quarter with a minute and twenty seconds left. We drove 60+ yards to score a game winning pass with eight seconds left.
What is your favorite sports movie and why?
When the Game Stands Tall, because it reminds me of camp my senior year when the team actually started to come together as one. It also showed me being humble speaks more than being cocky.
Who is one person you’d like to meet and why?
Brian “The Boz” Bosworth. He is my biggest idol! I’ve read his book three times, watched his “30 for 30” at least 50 times, and even got “the boz” haircut more than once. I’ve also been told the attitude I play with is just like his. Play with emotion and have fun.
Andrew Luberda began writing for Copper Area News Publishers (CANP) in February 2013 after working 15 years in Healthcare Financial Management. Andy covers sports for 11 high schools. His stories are published in Copper Basin News, San Manuel Miner and Superior Sun, in addition to the San Tan Valley Daily PRSS and CopperArea websites. Additionally, he has written human interest stories and business profiles. In May 2012, he earned an AAS in Sports Management at Central Arizona College before graduating with a BS in Communication from Arizona State University in 2014. He and his wife, Kelli, have three sons – AJ, Kyle, and Kade.
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