Calvert Hall and Loyola take the field at Towson’s Johnny Unitas Stadium on Thanksgiving for the Brooks Financial Group 100th Turkey Bowl. The game will be aired live on WMAR 2 News, our streaming platforms and online at WMAR2News.com/Live and the WMAR Facebook page.
Prior to the game, WMAR 2 News Sports Reporter Shawn Stepner spoke with members of both teams to hear their thoughts on this holiday tradition and what it means to take part in this long-standing rivalry.
Below are survey answers from each player, sharing a little of their personalities and backstories.
NAME: Joshua Buck
GRADE: 11th
JERSEY NUMBER: 7
POSITION: Defensive End/Running Back
HOW MANY TURKEY BOWLS HAVE YOU PLAYED IN BEFORE 2019: 2
FAVORITE PRO/COLLEGE TEAM: Ravens
FAVORITE SPORTS (OTHER THAN FOOTBALL): Track
FAVORITE THING ABOUT LOYOLA: Friendship
FAVORITE THANKSGIVING FOOD: Mac and Cheese
FAVORITE MOVIE: Friday after next
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO STUDY IN COLLEGE: Business and Management
SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU: Youngest of 4 siblings/christian
ROLE MODEL & WHY: Dad: Because he wasn't given the chance to play when he was younger. Mom: Always trying to do extra makes me not settle.
