Sawyer Tippmann has the brains to go with the brawn. A three-year starter up front, the Snider offensive lineman earned All–Summit Athletic Conference honors last season under the leadership of his father and head coach, Kurt Tippmann. Tippmann also played a key role in helping the Panthers claim the Class 5A state championship in 2023 with a 33–6 victory over Decatur Central. Known for his communication and toughness, he anchors a Panther front that ran for 286 rushing yards and four touchdowns in a hard-fought battle with Warsaw.
Check out the 5 to Know with Sawyer Tippmann!
Who or what has had the biggest impact on your athletic journey so far?
My father has had the biggest impact on my athletic career. Not just during my 4 years playing for him as the head coach of Snider, but for my entire football career my dad has been my role model and coach. He has had a huge impact on making me the player I am today but an even larger impact on making me the man I am today.
What’s your pregame routine or ritual that gets you locked in?
Every good game starts with a great day in school so I always make sure every Friday I bring it in the classroom and don’t walk out of any classes worrying about a test I took or homework. When it comes time for the game though I get locked on the bus ride over. At Snider we never truly get a home game, so every week we get on the bus and it’s silent the whole way there. I get time to play the game out in my head focusing on the things I need to do to be successful on that night.
What’s your proudest moment in sports — and why does it stand out?
My proudest moment by far has to be winning the state championship as a sophomore. I’ve been to every Snider game since 2007 and seen countless great teams come through the program, but to be apart of a State championship team and run out on to the field as a starter will always be unrivaled on my list of proud sports moments.
What are your goals — both short-term and long-term — in your sport or beyond?
My current goal that takes priority over everything else is being the best team we can be every week and eventually winning a conference and state championship. After football is over though I hope to pursue business in college.
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you — on or off the field?
I am the current valedictorian of the class of 2026 at Snider High School.
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