In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James are joined by Shelby senior Carter Kessler, who transferred last school year from Mansfield Senior. Carter talks about the thrill of attending Ohio State’s night game against Ohio University, what it’s like to stand in front of 105,000 fans and weighing options like walking on at OSU versus committing to a school like West Virginia. He shares the reasons behind his transfer, how he was welcomed into the Shelby brotherhood and the challenges of learning a new offense and defense while fitting into a top-ranked program.

Carter also reflects on playing alongside one of the state’s best athletes, Brayden DeVito, and how he’s growing as a leader while helping Shelby maintain its 17-game regular-season win streak. He discusses his favorite positions, modeling his game after standout edge rushers and what he brings to the team on and off the field. The episode wraps up with rapid-fire questions covering everything from Shelby vs. Mansfield Senior "this or that" to college goals and how he spends time off the field.

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Intro and outro music is "Story of the Sunflower Samurai" by local artist Vaundoom. 

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Pressure is a privilege: Shelby shines bright in star-studded Week 2 matchup

In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James are joined by Shelby senior Carter Kessler, who transferred last school year from Mansfield Senior. Carter talks about the thrill of attending Ohio State&rsquo;s night game against Ohio University, what it&rsquo;s like to stand in front of 105,000 fans and weighing options like walking on at OSU versus committing to a school like West Virginia. He shares the reasons behind his transfer, how he was welcomed into the Shelby brotherhood and the challenges of learning a new offense and defense while fitting into a top-ranked program.
Carter also reflects on playing alongside one of the state&rsquo;s best athletes, Brayden DeVito, and how he&rsquo;s growing as a leader while helping Shelby maintain its 17-game regular-season win streak. He discusses his favorite positions, modeling his game after standout edge rushers and what he brings to the team on and off the field. The episode wraps up with rapid-fire questions covering everything from Shelby vs. Mansfield Senior "this or that" to college goals and how he spends time off the field.
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