While the start of the Indiana high school football season is still seven months away, that is not stopping several Indiana high school football players from hitting the recruiting trail this weekend, going out for Junior Day visits.
Among those hitting the road are: Heritage Christian’s Andrew Sloan (2026, wide receiver), Lutheran’s Jackson Willis (2025, quarterback), Brebeuf Jesuit’s Maverick Geske (2025, quarterback), Columbus North’s Bryce Harriman (2025, offensive lineman), Hanover Central’s Caiden Verrett (2025 running back), and Westfield’s Gabe Aramboles (2025, athlete).
Aramboles will visit Ball State, as will Harriman, Willis, Geske and Sloan.
Aramboles has been bouncing back from a torn ACL, which he suffered in Westfield’s first sectional game.
“I am just trying to recover and work on my mental and analysis skills when it comes to film and breaking down coverages, as well as my hand-eye coordination. I think that God has a special plan for me and whatever happens, I believe it will end up being a good thing,” Aramboles said.
Harriman said his recruiting is starting to heat up lately, as he has heard from Miami (OH), Dartmouth, Columbia, Princeton, Memphis and Eastern Kentucky in addition to Ball State. He will be visiting both Ball State and Miami with the hopes of learning more about both MAC programs.
“I am hoping to learn more about the culture of the programs and what they have done over there to be such a prestigious MAC school that is playing in the championship almost every year,” Harriman said.
As for what he is looking for in a school, Harriman said he is looking for a school that will give him a chance to chase his goals.
“I am looking for a school that can give me a chance to make it to the NFL, which is every college player’s dream. As well as find a school that has a good education, so I can have a good life after sports. It feels amazing to finally have some colleges interested, but the job isn’t done yet, so I’ve got to keep working everyday,” he said.
Willis holds an offer from Central Michigan and is interested in learning more about Ball State this weekend.
“I hope to meet more of the coaches, see how Ball State works and see if I’d be a fit for their team if given the opportunity,” Willis said.
Geske will be visiting both Miami (OH) and Ball State and had a visit from Purdue offensive coordinator Graham Harrell recently.
“Recruiting has been going well. An offer from any school would definitely mean a lot knowing the staff wants me to be a part of their program,” Geske acknowledged.
Sloan will also be visiting both Miami (OH) and Ball State and cannot wait he said.
“Recruiting is going pretty good so far. Nobody has offered yet, but I am just going to keep working. I am hoping to meet some coaches and see the facilities,” Sloan said.
Sloan said the Junior Day visits are important as it gives a player an opportunity to look into things and see if they are a potential fit.
“I think they are very important because you can really see yourself playing football there and going to school there. I think it is also great to make connections with the coaches and see if it is a place you really want to attend for college,” Sloan said.
Verrett, who accounted for 33 touchdowns and over 2,100 total yards last season for Hanover Central, is headed to Toledo.
“I am looking forward to seeing how they run their program, see what kind of culture and excitement they bring to football,” Verrett said.
Through the recruiting process, Verett said he is looking for a school where he can fit his personality in with the staff and players.
“Somewhere that can be like a second home to me, and a school that believes in me and what I can do on the field and in the classroom,” he said.