Braxton Sloan Delivers Breakout Football Season, Earns All-State Honors
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Rising Defensive Playmaker at Girard High School Football
At Girard High School, Braxton Sloan (Class of 2028) continues to prove he’s more than just a standout on the basketball court.
This past football season, Sloan emerged as one of the most disruptive defensive backs in the region, earning Division V All-State Honorable Mention honors from the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association after a breakout year in the secondary.
Production That Speaks for Itself
Sloan’s impact was felt all season long, putting together an impressive stat line:
57 solo tackles
23 assisted tackles
80 total tackles
6 interceptions
23 pass breakups
Those numbers highlight a player who was constantly around the ball and making plays in critical moments.
Whether it was stepping up in run support or locking down receivers in coverage, Sloan consistently delivered.
Elite Ball-Hawking Ability
What separates Sloan is his ability to read the game and react quickly.
His instincts in the secondary allow him to:
Anticipate routes
Jump passing lanes
Create turnovers
Disrupt timing between quarterbacks and receivers
With 6 interceptions and 23 pass breakups, Sloan proved to be a true ball hawk, making opposing offenses think twice before throwing in his direction.
Built for Competition
Sloan didn’t just put up stats—he did it while going up against some of the top receivers in the state.
Toughness
Discipline
Competitive mindset
…allowed him to compete at a high level every week and take on the challenge of guarding top playmakers.
Key Piece of Girard’s Defensive Identity
Girard’s defensive success this season was built on physicality, discipline, and playmaking—and Sloan was right at the center of it.
His ability to:
Make open-field tackles
Break up passes
Force turnovers
…made him a cornerstone of the team’s defensive identity.
Multi-Sport Athlete with Big-Time Potential
As a multi-sport athlete (football, basketball, and track), Sloan’s athleticism continues to stand out.
That versatility translates across all sports:
Speed from track
Toughness from football
Skill and control from basketball
👉 His overall athletic potential is extremely high, and he’s only getting started.
