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Name: Braedan Oravecz
High school: Portage Area
Sport: Football
Position: Offensive line
College choice: Mansfield University
Other colleges considered: Air Force
Why I picked Mansfield: "They have a football program that I was able to play in. My parents also went there, so it means a little bit more.''
Greatest high school achievement: "Scoring a touchdown on senior night.''
Coach Marty Slanoc's quote: "Braedan is the type of player any coach would love -- effort, unselfishness and great leadership on and off the field. He was a big part of our success during his time as a Mustang and we will miss him. Mansfield is getting a great one, and I'm excited to see his future successes.''
How I got my start playing football: "I watched my cousins and my brother play football, and I wanted to try it for myself.''
Favorite college growing up: Pitt
Other interests: Wrestling, golf, video games, hanging out with friends
What getting to play in college means to me: "Playing in college means everything to me. It allows me to play the sport and thing I love most in this world for four more years.''
Probable college major: Undecided
Parents: Tom Oravecz and Tracy Neuner
Name: Caleb Beiswenger
High school: Bellwood-Antis
Hometown: Bellwood
Sport: Cross country and track & field
Position: Distance runner
College choice: Shenandoah University
Other colleges considered: Geneva, Waynesburg
Why I picked Shenandoah: "Because of the family culture they have there, and I think that they will help me become a successful runner."
Greatest high school achievement: "Making districts my first year running and placing at districts in the 3200 relay."
Coach Nick Lovrich's quote: "We always thought Caleb would be good in track so we were very happy he decided to come out his senior year. He was a competitor in basketball and that usually translates well to being a distance runner. He had a very good senior season and we are excited to see what he does at the next level. Being inexperienced as a runner will allow him to show big improvements in his times as he progresses at Shenandoah. We are very proud to see him continue his running career."
How I got my start in cross country: "I came out my senior year because all of my coaches saw my potential and I wanted to try something new."
Favorite college growing up: Pitt
Other interests: Basketball, hiking, fishing
What getting to play in college means to me: "Getting to run in college means to me that I have more opportunities to show people what I can do and get a chance to compete at an elite level."
Probable college major: Science
Parents: Todd and Christine Beiswenger