The top-ranked Mustangs have three players back that started in the Class 5A state title game in 2019: star running back Kaleb Brown, quarterback Tommy Ulatowski and offensive lineman Valen Erickson.
Most of the high school football players in the state have never played in a playoff game. It isn’t their fault, that’s the current reality thanks to COVID. That isn’t the case at St. Rita. The top-ranked Mustangs have three players back that played in the Class 5A state title game in 2019: star running back Kaleb Brown, quarterback Tommy Ulatowski and offensive lineman Valen Erickson. Brown is the state’s top player, an Ohio State recruit. He’s a running back/wide receiver with devastating speed. Brown’s been a headline-grabber for the past three seasons, but this year will be different. Area fans and Bucknuts (Ohio State football fans) will be watching Brown’s every move this season. He’s ready. “I’m looking forward to all of it, even the pressure,” Brown said. “I know a lot of people will be after me. I’m ready. I’m going to play smart.” The 5-11,177-pound senior has scored touchdowns as a running back, wide receiver, quarterback, punt returner and kick returner so far in his career.
