TJ Nelson can't help but smile when discussing his upcoming senior season with the Anderson High School football program.
"Everybody has been welcoming since day one," the Anderson senior safety said. "The transition is smooth. I love it."
Nelson, a Bowling Green verbal commit, and senior tight end Jack Sammarco, a West Virginia commit, enrolled at Anderson after being at Walnut Hills last season. Both players are expected to make a significant impact for the Raptors this year.
"They brought so much energy and toughness to this team," Anderson senior running back/slot receiver Brodey Berg said. "They continue to make us better."
In addition to the returning group of talented players, Nelson and Sammarco have added an extra element to the offense and defense this season for the Raptors (8-6), who were a Division II regional runner-up last season.
"I think we have a great potential to be a good football team," Anderson coach Evan Dreyer said. "The guys have improved this offseason."
There are plenty of expectations for Anderson, which opens the season at South Oldham on Aug. 18 before the nine-game Eastern Cincinnati Conference schedule.
"We've been working so much harder this year," said Berg, who accounted for 39 touchdowns last season. "Putting in the work every single day. We don't have anybody who skips. And everybody is just holding each other accountable and making sure we're all going to be ready for the season."
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