I have been playing tackle football since I was 5 years old and I still love the game more than ever. During my sophomore year the team’s starting running back got injured in the third game, and that’s when I had to step up and take on the responsibilities as the staring running back. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy and I knew I was going to have to be mentally and physically strong in order not to let the team down. We went 10-1 and I averaged 10.2 yards per carry and rushed for over 1,300 yards which ranked me 1 and 4 in my school's history for those stats. That experience taught me that through hard work and desire I can accomplish a lot.
I consider myself a dedicated person to whatever I am doing including academics. My parents have given me the opportunity to go to a good school and I don’t want to disappoint them. Since I was 5 years old I have played 3 sports each year, football (always) basketball, baseball and soccer (sometimes). I think that versatility has contributed to me never missing a game due to injury. My desire is to attend a good college to study and play football.
Statistic | 2019 Varsity Team |
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Games played | 10 |
Rushing attempts | 128 |
Rushing yards | 1311 |
Receiving yards | 36 |
Receptions | 4 |
Rushing touchdowns | 17 |
Yards per reception | 9 |
Yards per rush | 10.2 |