The following article originally appeared in Juniata High School's newspaper The Arrowhead.  

Juniata High School is moving to Juniata College this fall. Three JHS alumni are joining the Eagles for the the 2017-2018 football season. Fletcher Hart, Isaiah Wagner, and Tyler Clark will be entering the college gridiron together. Below is an interview with the guys on their upcoming season. 

Part 1 - Fletcher Heart

Position: Running Back
Other Colleges Considered: Washington & Jefferson, Susquehanna, Millersville, and IUP
Major: Education

Q: What separated Juniata from all the other colleges?
A: Mainly, it was close to home, they had a lot of nice coaches, nice facilities, all the players I met were really nice, and it’s an up and coming program with lots of opportunities.

Q: What do you think are going to be the biggest differences between college and high school both athletically and academically?
A: A lot more work in the weight room and in the classroom. It will take some time to adjust to a new style of football.

Q: How do you think you will fit into the offense at Juniata?
A: I’m a hard-nosed, downhill runner, which translates well to their offense.

Part 2 - Isaiah Wagner

Position: Safety
Other Colleges Considered: Susquehanna, Gettysburg, Franklin & Marshall, and Albright
Major: Undecided

Q: What separated Juniata from all the other colleges?
A: I know how to spell it and I can wear the same shirts. Haha, just kidding! It’s close to home, they have caring coaches, nice facilities, and cool uniforms.

Q: What do you think are going to be the biggest differences between college and high school both athletically and academically?
A: The amount of work you have to put in. It takes a lot of work and dedication to learn to balance the rigorous schedule between football and school. For football, it will be difficult to learn the coverages and schemes.

Part 3 - Tyler Clark

Position: Quarterback
Other Colleges Considered: Susquehanna and Moravian
Major: Education

Q: What separated Juniata from all the other colleges?
A: The coaches were really nice, and I liked the location.

Q: What do you think are going to be the biggest differences between college and high school both athletically and academically?
A: I think I will have a little more free time but also will need to be more independent.

Q: How do you think you will fit into the offense at Juniata?
A: I am good with play action passes and deep passes, which they run a lot of.