One of the state’s top high school senior quarterbacks has reopened his recruitment.
Carmel’s Anthony Coellner announced Sunday on his social media account that he was no longer committed to Troy, where he had given a verbal commitment in June.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCoellner, who broke Carmel’s all-time career passing record this season, completed 71.1% of his passes for 1,737 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also ran for 583 yards and 11 TDs to help the Greyhounds to a 9-2 record and No. 2 ranking in Class 6A before losing to Westfield in overtime in the sectional championship.
Carmel Greyhounds quarterback Anthony Coellner (5) celebrates after an offsides call Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, during a high school football game between the Carmel Greyhounds and the Westfield Shamrocks at Carmel High School.“Thank you to Troy University, Coach (Gerad) Parker and his amazing staff – especially coach (offensive coordinator Sean) Reagan for believing in me and showing me grace with this difficult decision,” Coellner wrote. “The time, effort and love you all have shown my family and I throughout the recruiting process has been incredible. I wish you all and your program the very best.”
A school to watch for Coellner could be Boston College. He has an official visit lined up for this week.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCoellner broke the school career passing record set by Mark Herrmann in 1977 to finish with 4,570 career passing yards, along with 43 TD passes. He also had 953 career rushing yards and 13 career rushing TDs.
The early signing period for football is Dec. 3-5.
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