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Parrigon steps up as team leader “He’s not just going to be your typical tight end who runs 8- to 10-yard routes. We’re going to stretch the field with him, too. He’s a good enough athlete, if we get the ball in the red zone and need to throw a jump ball, he’s a pretty big target.”
Parrigon has put on about 15 pounds in the past year, the result of a rigorous summer in the weight room. “Hopefully, it’s all muscle,” he said. That increased size, combined with the loss of several veteran linemen, led Gubera to briefly consider moving Parrigon. It was an idea quickly rejected. “The thing that has impressed me is that his blocking has come a long way, too,” Gubera said. “With the type of scheme we’re running, that’s going to be crucial and he’s doing a great job.” On defense, Parrigon will remain at end. “We expect him to anchor one side of our line,” Gubera said. “We’re asking a lot of Tyler, especially with what we’re expecting on offense.” Parrigon has one goal in mind for the Warriors: “We would love to win another district championship,” he said. “Hopefully, we can take it a step beyond that.” At some point during his senior season, Parrigon might have to make a choice between sports. He’s been a basketball standout for the Warriors the past two seasons, leading the team in scoring and rebounding. “Right now (given an opportunity to play either sport in college), it would be basketball, just because I’ve played it forever,” Parrigon said. But a big tight end with soft hands — and leadership skills — would be very attractive to college football recruiters. 
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