Griffin Hall isn’t spending much time looking back on last season. Instead, the Salina Central quarterback has his sights firmly set on another opportunity to compete for a state championship while helping lead a team with plenty of new faces.
“I am excited to get another chance to compete for a state championship,” Hall said. “I also am looking forward to playing with this team. We have a lot of new guys, and I’m excited to bring them along and compete with them.”
After an impressive junior campaign in which he threw for 1,887 yards and 29 touchdowns while completing 68% of his passes, Hall has dedicated his offseason to becoming an even more dynamic quarterback. He also rushed for 980 yards and nine touchdowns, showcasing his ability to impact the game in multiple ways.
Hall’s offseason has been built around improving the areas he believes can elevate both his individual game and Salina Central’s offense.
“I have been doing a lot of speed training and quarterback drills with a coach,” Hall said. “I have worked out a lot at Sharp Performance, and I have also attended a couple college camps.”
Improving his athleticism and arm strength became priorities immediately after last season ended.
“One of my main focuses was my speed for the offseason and arm strength,” Hall said. “I have done a lot of explosive and speed work at Sharp Performance while also getting work in on my own and sprinting. For my arm strength I have continued to work on my lower-body strength and doing med-ball throws and a lot of rotational movements.”
Hall hopes those improvements translate into another productive season statistically, but he believes team success comes first.
“My most important goal this year is to win all of our regular-season games and continue to a deep playoff run,” Hall said. “I want to individually be a great leader for the people around me.”
If the numbers follow, Hall has lofty expectations for himself. He is aiming to throw for more than 2,000 yards while rushing for more than 1,200. He also wants to improve his completion percentage to 70% while taking better care of the football.
“I want to have a 2,000-plus passing year while rushing for 1,200-plus,” Hall said. “I also want to have a 70% completion percentage and limit turnovers by being smart with the ball.”
Those goals reflect Hall’s confidence, but they also underscore his commitment to constant improvement. With another offseason of speed training, quarterback instruction and strength work behind him, he enters the season ready to lead Salina Central through another championship chase.
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