Note: This is the final segment of a five-part series
As the high school football season inches closer, The Tribune and Ripple will be featuring the five area players that man who is the most important position on the field — quarterback.
Joshua Strickland - Elkin - Sophomore
Age: 15
Where I was born: Middletown, Ohio
Favorite part of football game nights: Walking down to the field with my teammates before the game
Most important quality of a quarterback: Leadership
Special meaning of jersey number (No. 2): I just like the way No. 2 looks on me
Top football achievement: Being the starting quarterback last season
Other sports I play: Basketball and track
Favorite subject in school and why: History - Because there are so many events and people to learn about
Least favorite subject in school and why: Math - I dislike numbers
Favorite sport (other than football): Basketball
Favorite football player: Robert Griffin III
Favorite player (other than football): Kevin Durant
Favorite college teams: UNC, Baylor
Favorite professional teams: New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Oklahoma City Thunder
Favorite place to eat: Outback
Dream job: Pro football player
College plans (school, sports): I want to go to college for football. It’d be really cool if I could play for Baylor or UNC
Other non-sports related hobbies: Listening to music
If you could meet any one person, who would it be: Michael Jordan
















