High school programs can argue that they are the best because of championships or winning streaks. But players make a program truly great. Two among the many outstanding players at Bowling Green High are sophomore tight end and defensive end Jordan Dingle and junior running back and cornerback Vito Tisdale.
Each player has been recognized for their performance on the field, and with their success in high school football so far, both plan to further their football careers. As graduation nears, each has an idea in mind for what they want their future to look like, even if the specifics aren’t clear.
When asked about his future, Tisdale said, “I don’t know at the moment. [I’m] trying to go somewhere where I fit in and where they would be best for my major.”
Tisdale has gotten offers from many colleges: Alabama, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Arkansas, Georgia Tech, Tennessee, University of Kentucky, Penn State, Louisiana State University, Louisville, Purdue, Oklahoma, and Western Kentucky.
Meanwhile, Dingle has a backup plan in case he doesn’t have a career in pro football. “If I don’t make it to the NFL, I plan to be a radiologist. I want to go into the medical field because I am interested in science, human biology, and want to help others,” said Dingle.
Tisdale has been playing football since he was three, and Jordan has been playing since he was in second grade. Throughout their football careers, they have faced ups and downs.
“I don’t really have a biggest failure or triumph. It’s more of the little things such as missing a block or making a good catch, and I deal with the mistakes by encouraging myself to be better the next play,” said Dingle.
“My biggest failure in my career so far will probably be losing in the region championship last season. I used that hate towards that game and invested in myself to become a better player,” said Tisdale.
According to Dingle and Tisdale, there is much more to what makes a top-notch athlete than just working out and playing well . Both are religious and say that affects them.
“I give all my ability to my god and cherish the blessings he is giving me,” said Tisdale.
Dingle also attributes his success similarly. “I am religious, and, because of that, I am blessed with my abilities and stay injury-free,” said Dingle.
Jordan and Tisdale both have bright futures ahead and will leave tough shoes to fill for years to come.
Each player has been recognized for their performance on the field, and with their success in high school football so far, both plan to further their football careers. As graduation nears, each has an idea in mind for what they want their future to look like, even if the specifics aren’t clear.
When asked about his future, Tisdale said, “I don’t know at the moment. [I’m] trying to go somewhere where I fit in and where they would be best for my major.”
Tisdale has gotten offers from many colleges: Alabama, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Arkansas, Georgia Tech, Tennessee, University of Kentucky, Penn State, Louisiana State University, Louisville, Purdue, Oklahoma, and Western Kentucky.
Meanwhile, Dingle has a backup plan in case he doesn’t have a career in pro football. “If I don’t make it to the NFL, I plan to be a radiologist. I want to go into the medical field because I am interested in science, human biology, and want to help others,” said Dingle.
Tisdale has been playing football since he was three, and Jordan has been playing since he was in second grade. Throughout their football careers, they have faced ups and downs.
“I don’t really have a biggest failure or triumph. It’s more of the little things such as missing a block or making a good catch, and I deal with the mistakes by encouraging myself to be better the next play,” said Dingle.
“My biggest failure in my career so far will probably be losing in the region championship last season. I used that hate towards that game and invested in myself to become a better player,” said Tisdale.
According to Dingle and Tisdale, there is much more to what makes a top-notch athlete than just working out and playing well . Both are religious and say that affects them.
“I give all my ability to my god and cherish the blessings he is giving me,” said Tisdale.
Dingle also attributes his success similarly. “I am religious, and, because of that, I am blessed with my abilities and stay injury-free,” said Dingle.
Jordan and Tisdale both have bright futures ahead and will leave tough shoes to fill for years to come.
By Anna Bryson