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Charlie Spegal

Running back
NEW PALESTINE HS
NEW PALESTINE, INDIANA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

3168

Rushing yards

55

Rushing touchdowns

10867

Career rushing yards

175

Career touchdowns
“Charlie is the most dominant player in Indiana. He can single-handedly take over a game by breaking tackles and (continually moving the chains to run clock).”
Mike Kirschner
Head Coach - Head coach of Mount Vernon High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11, 225-pound senior running back led the Dragons to a 14-0 record and the Class 5A state championship this past season. Spegal rushed for 3,168 yards and 55 touchdowns, including 160 yards and a score in a 27-20 win over Valparaiso High in the state final. A 2018 MaxPreps All-American and a three-time First Team All-State selection, Spegal concluded his prep football career with 10,867 rushing yards, 173 rushing touchdowns and 175 total touchdowns, each representing a state record.

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Academic Achievement

Spegal has maintained a weighted 3.50 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

Spegal has volunteered locally with special needs children and as a youth camp counselor.