Crown Point’s Tyce Custy: A Quarterback with Maturity and Talent

Crown Point football coach Craig Buzea humorously compared speaking with senior quarterback Tyce Custy to talking to a 40-year-old in an 18-year-old’s body. Custy’s maturity is evident on and off the field. After relocating from Valparaiso, Custy joined Crown Point high school and quickly settled into the team. His willingness to share playing time with teammates underscores his team-first approach. Previously, he shared quarterback duties with Cooper Malaski, now a tight end. This season, he shares the role with AJ Summers, a sophomore.

Custy commented, “It’s a unique dynamic. Not many teams do this, but it benefits us. It forces defenses to prepare for more. They struggle to plan against us, and it works to our advantage.”

At 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds, Custy has committed to Lindenwood. His primary goal is winning. The Bulldogs, with an 8-0 record and ranked fifth in the Class 6A state poll, aim to complete their fifth consecutive undefeated regular season and secure the Duneland Athletic Conference title against Michigan City on Friday.

“Sometimes you wonder why we split time with a Division I quarterback,” Buzea noted. “We have another Division I player, a sophomore. Custy’s maturity in managing this has been impressive. He works hard and shares reps without showing frustration. He’s recognized that multiple quarterbacks make our team harder to defend.”

On the field, Custy shines with 85 completions from 120 attempts, totaling 1,353 yards and 12 touchdowns with just three interceptions. Additionally, he ran for a touchdown and caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from AJ Summers in a victory against Chesterton.

Buzea praised Custy, saying, “Custy is efficient, completing 70% of passes. Stats don’t concern him. He focuses on team success. His character makes us better every game. He’s a competitor, a valuable asset to our program.”

Senior receiver Kingston Connelly has benefited from Custy’s play, catching 33 passes for 554 yards and seven touchdowns this season. “Custy was quiet at first but quickly impressed us. Watching him, I realized we had our quarterback, a leader by example.”

Custy started his high school career at Valparaiso, playing freshman football before advancing to junior varsity. Transitioning to Crown Point, he completed 70 of 107 attempts for 1,069 yards and nine touchdowns last season.

Buzea spoke of Custy’s progress. “Communication wasn’t his strength when he transferred, but he’s improved greatly. Committing to Lindenwood before the season reduced pressure on him. The progress he’s made is immense.”

Custy’s development also benefited from quarterbacks coach Nick Wellman, who joined during the offseason. Wellman played under Buzea at Portage and returned to assist Custy. Buzea credited Wellman for enhancing Custy’s technique and confidence.

Custy’s father, Brian, has significantly influenced his football career. A former safety at Valparaiso University, Brian coached Custy in his early years. Custy values his father’s mentoring throughout his football journey.

Custy’s younger brother, Macklin, plays for Andrean as a sophomore cornerback, while the youngest in their family attends the sixth grade. Though Custy wishes he could play alongside Macklin, both pursue their paths.

As Custy prepares to graduate early and begin his next chapter at Lindenwood, he maintains optimism for his team’s future. “We haven’t played our best yet, but the potential is there. Despite our 8-0 record, improvement areas exist. I’m grateful for my teammates and coaches who support me.”