{"id":74026,"date":"2021-10-20T19:41:56","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T02:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=74026"},"modified":"2021-10-20T19:43:28","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T02:43:28","slug":"q-a-with-el-rancho-quarterback-elijah-mitchell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=74026","title":{"rendered":"Q & A With El Rancho Quarterback Elijah Mitchell"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Elijah Mitchell sat down for a Q & A with Big George Hernandez as he is preparing for the showdown with La Serna Friday night. (Photo by Duane Barker).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By George Hernandez <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid Valley Staffer Big George Hernandez sat down with red hot El Rancho quarterback Elijah Mitchell who\u2019s leading the undefeated Dons into this week’s game against rival La Serna. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Mid Valley Sports:<\/strong> What\u2019s up Elijah? how\u2019s it going?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elijah Mitchell: <\/strong>It’s going well. I am feeling good about the success of my team right now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MVS:<\/strong> How you feel with all the success you and your team are having?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EM:<\/strong> It’s a good feeling to be 9-0. I just hope to keep the same energy and enthusiasm going into the game this week and heading into the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MVS<\/strong>: Are there any other sports you play?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EM<\/strong>: I do play another sport. I play baseball and plan to play this year in the coming up season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MVS:<\/strong> How would you describe your style at quarterback?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EM:<\/strong> I am more of a pro style quarterback but I have proven this year I am able to pull the ball when needed and get down field. In the summer I really had trouble using touch when throwing the ball but since working with coach Medrano and coach Andrade I have learned to control when and when not to put touch on the ball.                                                                                                  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MVS:<\/strong> Are there any quarterbacks you study?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EM:<\/strong> I study primarily two quarterbacks. I like studying Mac Jones and Tom Brady.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MVS: <\/strong>Do you have a favorite NFL team?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EM: <\/strong>Yes, my favorite football team is the 49ers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MVS:<\/strong> Do you have any game day\/pre-game routines or traditions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EM<\/strong>: I don’t have a pre game routine but it is a must to go to IN-N-OUT after a good win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MVS<\/strong>: What\u2019s one fun or unique fact about you off the football field that many people probably don\u2019t know about?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EM<\/strong>: I didn’t start playing quarterback until my 8th grade year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MVS<\/strong>: Coming from a private high school to El Rancho how has the transition been?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EM<\/strong>: The transition was hard at first not knowing what to expect being on a new campus and the whole style of being at a public school, but I was welcomed straight in. To the school and football team and thus far the relationship with the coaches and players on the team has become a brotherhood and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MVS:<\/strong> The numbers you are putting up makes you one of the top QBs in the SGV, what pushes you to keep getting better?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EM<\/strong>: I  believe that the thing that makes me one of the top QBs in the SGV is the time and dedication that I have put into trying to critique my work so that I am able to perform in tense situations during the game.                                                                  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MVS:<\/strong> How would it be to cap of this year with a championship?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EM:<\/strong> It has always been a dream to help lead a team to the championship and I know with the skill we have on this team we are capable of accomplishing great things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MVS<\/strong>: Anything you would like to say or give a shout out to?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EM<\/strong>: I would like to give a shout out to my parents and family for always pushing me to be the best that I can be and supporting me through my journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MVS<\/strong>: Last but definitely not least what are your thoughts on this week’s game vs La Serna with a perfect season and league title on the line?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EM:<\/strong> I feel confident in this week’s game plan that the coaches have put together. It’s going to be a good game and we’re going to have to play to our best potential. I know that the odds are against us but that’s nothing new. Were just going to go out and play Ranch football.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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