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ANTHONY STIMAC - SR., QB/DB, KARNS CITY

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
  • Name: Anthony Stimac
  • Age: 17 (Turns 18, Sept. 23)
  • Parents: Mike & Chris Stimac
  • Siblings: Brother, Michael (23)
THE SKINNY
  • Last Year: 75 of 159 passing for 1,540 yards, 19 TDs, 9 Ints; 82 carries, 462 yards, 9 TDs
  • Notable: Helped Karns City to a 12-1 overall record and 7-0 KSAC slate last season and the KSAC and District 9 Class AA titles. The KSAC crown was the third in a row for the Gremlins. He directed an offense than ranked third in District 9 in total yards and outscored its opponents by over 30 points per game. 
  • Career Stats: 81 of 169 passing, 1,704 yards, 21 TDs, 9 Ints; 105 carries, 589 yards, 11 TDs
  • Up Next: Karns City hosts Punxsutawney in the season opener for both teams at 7 p.m. Friday
QUESTION & ANSWER
Q: After the success of the last two seasons and especially last year, is there any more pressure on the team this year considering the high expectations?  
A: Yes there is some, our community is really looking forward to this upcoming season and expects great things from us, and we do not want to let them down.
 
Q: With all the key players coming back, it’s easy to overlook the five seniors who graduated. But they were some of the best players in school history. How do you believe the team will be effected by their graduation?
A: The seniors were indeed outstanding athletes, but we know we have to move on and be confident with the new players filling in for their positions.
 
Q: Who is a player on your team that maybe no one knows about who you think will have a breakout season this year and why?  
A: Daniel Wolf, he has not started yet in his varsity career until this season.  He'll be playing wide receiver and defensive back and he's a really strong player who is really motivated.
 
Q: You are a dual threat quarterback who can beat people with both his arm and his legs. Which would you prefer to do or doesn’t it matter to you?  
A: Well it doesn't matter to me. I just want the win, however, I do love running the ball. It's always been a passion of mine and excites me every time I get a chance to do it.
 
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: To attend college, and have a career in law enforcement, and also to play football at the college I attend.
FAVORITES
  • Movie: Night at the Roxbury
  • Sport other than football : Baseball
  • Subject in school: History
  • Favorite music: Funk
  • Favorite professional sports team: Miami Dolphins
  • Favorite video game: Zombies Ate My Neighbors