Blitz and Outside the Huddle are counting down who they feel are the 50 most impactful players in northeast Indiana heading into the 2025 season.
Today, we enter the top 20.
No. 20: DL Aiden Hunt, senior, Garrett
Hunt doesn’t just tackle guys, he outright swallows them as he takes them down to the ground.
A lethal two-way lineman, Hunt has an extra gear that allows him to play bigger than his 5-foot-11, 190-pound frame. He is an interior lineman who can get to the quarterback like an edge, evidenced by his team highs in sacks (6.5) and tackles for loss (14) last fall.
Hunt also can play multiple positions along the offensive front, and he is coming off a junior campaign that saw him named First Team All-NECC.
COACH’S QUOTE ON AIDEN HUNT: “Aiden works extremely hard from the start of practice til the end. We never have to worry about his work ethic. He is a phenomenal leader as well.” – Garrett coach Chris Albertin
No. 19: RB/MLB Carmyne Moreno, senior, Fremont
Unfamiliar with Moreno? You should familiarize yourself.
At close to 6 feet and over 200 pounds, Moreno can outrun some defenders and run over the dudes he can’t. He has continuously gotten better each season, going from an athlete with talent to a true running back. A season ago, he rushed for over 1,300 yards and 10 touchdowns, carving up opposing defenses week after week.
Moreno’s role on defense has also grown with each season. He notched 50 tackles, a pair of fumble recoveries and an interception as a junior and will be a key component for Fremont on defense this fall.
COACH’S QUOTE ON CARMYNE MORENO: “Carmyne has been an incredible part of our team the last few seasons. He has great size and athleticism, making him difficult to take down while maintaining the ability to create explosive plays. Last season, he improved significantly in his confidence and knowledge of the game. Understanding the intentions of the offensive line helped his vision improve and led him to some very impressive performances and statistics. This offseason he has worked tremendously hard and has the potential to be a leader on both sides of the ball this year.” – Fremont coach Trevor Thomas
No. 18: QB/Athlete Quinton Brock, senior, Warsaw
Week 1 the Tigers will take on Snider in a huge clash to open the season. It is a perfect opportunity to get a chance to see Brock, one of the more versatile athletes in the entire area.
A season ago, Brock was Warsaw’s big-play guy in the backfield in their flexbone offense, customized by Coach Bart Curtis as the “Tiger-bone.” He rushed for 902 yards and 10 touchdowns.
But showcasing his athleticism, Brock also threw for six touchdowns in 2004. Oh, and he also hauled in five receptions for a pair of touchdowns. And he is arguably just as effective on defense, which last year included an interception in the state championship game.
Now behind center again, Brock can do it all in the Warsaw offense. He is a prime example of the players in recent years who have pushed the Tigers into the conversation as one of the top programs in the area, proven last year when Warsaw advanced to its first-ever state championship appearance.
COACH’S QUOTE ON QUINTON BROCK: “He may be one of the most-faceted athletes that I have ever coached. He can slide from halfback to quarterback to split end to corner to safety and outside linebacker. The kid is a bullet. When the ball is in his hands, good things can happen .” – Warsaw coach Bart Curtis
No. 17: WR/S AJ Streveler, senior, Bluffton
A lot stands out when you watch Streveler on film. He is quick off the ball, he can win battles in traffic and he has the innate ability to know when to come back to the ball when he needs to make himself available to his quarterback. The latter is a big deal that some older wide receivers struggle with.
A season ago, Streveler hauled in 27 receptions for 394 yards and six touchdowns, all team highs. For his career, he has amassed 1,172 yards and 14 touchdowns through the air.
The Bluffton offense has a chance to be absolutely dynamic in 2025. Streveler is a big reason why.
COACH’S QUOTE ON AJ STREVELER: “AJ Streveler has been a starter for us since Day 1 of his high school career. I have never coached a wide receiver who has the ability to go get a football like AJ has. He is on pace to be the all-time leader in receptions and yards in the history of Bluffton football.” – Bluffton coach Brent Kunkel
No. 16: LB Eli Neuhouser, junior, Carroll
The Carroll defense is laden with some serious players entering this year, chief among them Neuhouser, who led the Chargers in tackles with 106 last season.
At 6-3, 230 pounds, Neuhouser is difficult, nearly impossible, to miss at the second level. Krehl isn’t a big dude. In fact, he is downright small. But he plays much, much bigger.
What stands out about Neuhouser on film is that post-snap, he is never standing still. His eyes are up and his feet are moving at all times, whether he is in pursuit of the play or he is merely reading where the ball is going.
Neuhouser in pursuit is a scary sight. He is big and physical. A sure tackler once he gets his mitts on you. There are not very many players in the SAC who can beat him to the edge.
COACH’S QUOTE ON ELI NEUHOUSER: “Eli Neuhouser will be a three-year starter for us at inside linebacker. He was a first team all-conference player in 2024. Even though he is a junior, Eli is a great leader and a great teammate, as well as being a great player. Eli led the team in tackles in 2024, totaling 106 tackles. We are very excited for this season for Eli.” – Carroll coach Doug Dinan
Be the first to comment