2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Apollo-Ridge QB/DB Karter Schrock
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Billy Splain | July 17, 2023
Karter Schrock
Quarterback and safety
Apollo-Ridge
Class Of 2024
Jersey #8
HT/WT 6ft, 200lbs
Other sports Basketball and baseball
Twitter @karter_schrock
Coach Skiba says “Injuries have derailed his career the past 2 seasons. If not, I believe he would be one of the better All-Around Players in the state. Week 0 game last season he rushed for over 200 yards and threw for over 200 yards. He made the biggest defensive play of the game play one tracking down Pitt recruit Brylan Lovelace tackling him for a loss and a strip fumble. Following week 1st Defensive series, after marching us down the field offensively for a opening TD, he just plants to push a player out of bounds and ACL goes, and he’s lost for the season. I know that team would have been a contender in the conference with him at QB and SS, he’s that much of an impact player. We are excited to watch him this season return after a great rehab and conditioning regime”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW KARTER
Why do you play football?
I play football because I come from a family of all football players and I want to keep that family legacy going, also I have an extreme love for the game!
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
I look forward to pregame locker room hype with the team!
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sports star is Minkah Fitzpatrick because he’s not afraid to come up and lay a hit on someone. He plays with a lot of heart!
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Last year, during our first game with our school rivalry, I stripped the running back first play of the game, and recovered the ball. Then took our team down the field and scored.
What was last years season like for you?
Started off strong with winning our first game, the during the beginning of the second game I got caught up and tore my ACL and meniscus.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals are to make up for last year’s season ending injury, and to lead my team as the quarterback to the playoffs!
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
The best I’ve lined up against was actually one of my teammates last year which is now playing for Duquesne, Nick Curci.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
I’d love to see a Pitt vs. West Virginia football game in person!
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
My favorite pro football team would be the Steelers because I’m a big fan of how TJ Watt plays!
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
My favorite game I watch was Kansas City in the AFC Championship in 2022-2023 season because Sky Moore played in that game and I watched Sky Moore in high school play against my school!
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Facing the Giants would be my go to because it emphasizes to never to give up and to keep pushing forward no matter what!
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
They are telling me to get my head in the game or to get my head out of my “butt”.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I’d love to win a state championship football game!
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My mentor is Cory Birckbichler. He is my physical therapist who got me back in tip top shape for this upcoming football season after my ACL surgery! He’s stayed after hours many of times to make sure I would come back 100% and I strive to be like him!
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
I’d like to try to play men’s volleyball!
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
I’m honestly going with my brothers because they never miss any of my games and they are always out with me while I put in the extra work!
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I like to go outside and mess around with my friends because we are all very competitive and always are competing against each other!
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Beating our rival team for football when we were put as the underdogs!
What is your favorite play to run?
My favorite play to run is Qb counter!
What scares you the most?
Snakes scare me!
Music of choice:
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
My favorite gift was the little standing basketball hoops because when I dunked on it, I thought I was a beast!
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
My go to meal is meatloaf with mashed potatoes and fried onions on meatloaf!
What is your favorite vacation destination?
My favorite vacation spot would be the beach, non particular, but the beach!
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