Four Paoli Rams players were nominated for the All-State football team in 2024. Seniors Jaxson Reynolds, Fletcher Cole, Coy Busick and junior Dane Padgett were nominated for the 2A senior class.
Reynolds was nominated for the offensive lineman position.
“I feel good about this past football season. I thought we played really well and hit our goals, winning the Orange Bowl, being conference champs, and going undefeated in the regular season. I feel thankful being named All-State and it’s something I’ve seen growing up so I’m just glad I could get that this year,” said Reynolds.
Reynolds will continue to play football at the collegiate level after high school.
Cole was nominated for defensive back and quarterback for the Rams.
“I feel like the season went well. I wish it could have ended better, but we accomplished a lot. And I’m blessed to have been selected for All-State. The fact that we had four All-State players shows just how good we really were,” said Cole.
After high school, Cole plans to pursue his basketball career at the collegiate level.
Busick was selected for the offensive line position. He was initially omitted from the press release and was announced later.
“It felt great to be nominated because I didn’t expect to get any awards for football and it showed all the hard work paid off,” said Busick.
Padgett was selected for the running back position.
“I feel like even though we didn’t do exactly what was planned, it was still an unforgettable season. I feel really honored to be All-State and can’t wait for next season,” said Padgett.
Padgett will be the face of the Rams football team next year for his senior year.
“Our season went very well going 10-1 and Fletcher and Jaxson were two big reasons as to why we were able to accomplish that record. Jaxson was a very valuable lineman and outside linebacker being one of our leaders in tackles. Fletcher was a vital part of leading our offensive attack and was also a big part of our secondary. Being named to the IFCA All-State team is quite the accomplishment and we are proud to have them represent Paoli Football,” said head coach Neil Dittmer.
Dittmer is ready to see how the Rams will play next season.
