Before Shane Hoover trades the gridiron for the baseball diamond, the Sparta senior and his teammates have some unfinished business to address.

Hoover, the Spartans' heralded quarterback, is in the midst of his final stretch playing organized football. With at least a month remaining in the season, the multi-sport athlete has his sights set on a historic finish.

“As each day passes, I can’t help but think about how it’s getting closer to the end. It’s been a fun ride. Football has been so instrumental in my development as an athlete,” Hoover said. “But we have so much ahead of us. There’s a lot we can accomplish in the next few weeks. There’s a division title to be won and a state championship. That’s our goal. The best part is that we’re doing it together.”

A three-year starter, Hoover

See Full Page