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JOE GALBRAITH - SR., RB/DB, BROOKVILLE

Photo Courtesy of Jeffersonian Democrat

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
  • Name: Joseph Michael Galbraith
  • Age: 17
  • Parents: Richard Galbraith & Michelle Shirts
THE SKINNY
  • This Year: 11 carries, 105 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 catches, 24 yards. All the yards came in Brookville's opening season 29-20 loss at Philipsburg-Osceola Aug. 31
  • Notable: Helped lead Brookville to an 11-2 overall record and a 4-1 mark in the D9 League last year. The Raiders won the District 9 Class AA title as well as a share of the D9 League title. Joe ranked 6th in District 9 in rushing with 1,175 yards while scoring 10 rushing touchdowns.
  • Career Stats: 1,642 yards rushing, 16 TDs
  • Up Next: Brookville travels to former D9 League rival Clearfield
QUESTION & ANSWER
Q: Last year you had the unique opportunity to be on a team that had two 1,000-yard rushers including yourself and Max Kutz. What was that like?
A: I am very proud to be a 1,000-yard back especially knowing that the other team would have to key on one of us allowing the other have a big game.
 
Q: This year with Max gone, do you feel any extra pressure in leading the running game?
A: Yes, I do since I am the only one with a lot of varsity running back
experience.
 
Q: Last season you guys won the District 9 Class AA titles. Is it harder to repeat or are you guys looking forward to the challenge?
A: We are looking forward to this challenge because every team is going to be looking out for us.
 
Q: In the PIAA playoffs last season, you played against Jeannette and Tyrell Pryor, who is considered one of the top high school football players in the country. What were your impressions of him, and is playing against him something you will take with you from your high school football playing experience?
A: Tyrell Pryor is a great athlete who took over every game even when everyone was trying to stop him. I will take the experience of having an interception against them and just playing against him as one of the greater experiences of my high school career. 
 
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: To attend college and play either baseball or football.
FAVORITES
  • Movie: The Longest Yard
  • Sport other than football : Baseball
  • Subject in school: Science