Tiger fans, family, and friends! The Sabine Parish Journal is proud to spotlight the players of the winning Many High School Tiger Football Team. We gave every player, manager, and coach the chance to be interviewed and have their moment in the spotlight as they head to the dome for the Championship Title! We hope you enjoy these next few articles showcasing the incredible drive, heart, talent, and dedication that is part of each and every player on this winning team. To the players, from the Sabine Parish Journal, we wish you the very best of luck and we are proud of your amazing game-play so far!
Without further ado, The Sabine Parish Journal brings you the Tiger Football Player Spotlight: Round 1!
Christopher Williams #73: Sponsored by parents, Scotty and Cheyenne Williams, Aunt Shannon and Uncle Nic, Papaw Jerry, and Aunt Jen and Uncle Lemoine
“An excellent football player is someone who works hard and has drive and determination. ”
– C. Williams
Christopher Williams has been playing football for Many High School for two years. Prior to his time on the Tiger High School team, he played two years for Many Junior High. According to Christopher, he’s been playing for quite some time. “I played in various youth leagues, starting when I was six years old!”
1. What aspects of Football do you get most excited about?
“Going in on offense and protecting the ball! Practicing tackles so I can become better.”
2. What, in your opinion, makes an excellent football player?
“An excellent football player is someone who works hard and has drive and determination.”
3. What player do you or did you look up too?
“Shelton Eaves #73, My Uncle-C.J. Remedies #73, Pete Gentry #64″
4.What is your favorite part of the game?
“My favorite part of the game is running down the hill to the fans cheering. Hitting someone and knowing I am helping build my team. Winning! “
5. Who was or is your most favorite Many High Player
“Shelton Eaves #73, My Uncle-C.J. Remedies #73, Pete Gentry #64″
6. What are three reasons you like being part of a team sport?
“You form a brother and protect your teammates. It’s fun and challenging.”
7. How does being an athlete inspire you to do good?
“It inspires me to do better because little kids look up to us on the field.”
8. How does being an athlete make you a better student?
“It drives me to be a better student by making me push myself to get good grades and always try my best.”
Demario “Deuce” Woods #27: Sponsored by Melissa Willams
“My favorite part of the game is the hard work you have to put in to win.”
-D. Woods
Demario “Deuce” Woods is a dedicated player on the Many High School Football Team. He believes In hard work and enjoys the successes that come with it. He looks up to family members who have paved the way before him in football and looks forward to setting an example for younger kids to play later on.
1. What aspects of Football do you get most excited about?
“Running down the hill and getting ready to run out.”
2. What, in your opinion, makes an excellent football player?
“When your team score is something that makes a football player happy.”
3. What player do you or did you look up to?
“A player I look up to is London because he is my older cousin and is very good.”
4. What is your favorite part of the game?
“My favorite part of the game is the hard work you have to put in to win.”
5. Who was or is your most favorite Many High Player?
“My most favorite player is Keelan Williams because we play the same.”
6. What are three reasons you like being part of a team sport?
“Help in real life, everybody on the field is friends and the friendship we have.”
7. How does being an athlete inspire you to do good?
“It teaches me to work hard.”
8. How does being an athlete make you a better student?
“Help you do right in class.”
Rustin Morales #64: Sponsored by Carolyn Williams and Roy Morales
“Football It makes me want to do good because I’m representing something I care about.”
-R. Morales
Rustin Morales is a sophomore on the Many High School Football Team. He has been playing for Many High School for two year, but has been playing the game overall since the young age of years old. Rustin enjoys the training that goes into making a player great and is no stranger to hard work himself as seen in his impressive stats. According to Rustin, this 5’8, 170 lb Tiger can “deadlift 340, bench 160, and squat 285.”
1. What aspects of Football do you get most excited about?
“Getting better and the contact.”
2. What, in your opinion, makes an excellent football player?
“Drive, physicality and being able to be coached.”
3. What player do you or did you look up too?
“Demarcus Lawrence”
4. What is your favorite part of the game?
“Contact”
5. Who was or is your most favorite Many High Player
“Darnell Williams”
6. What are three reasons you like being part of a team sport?
“Teamwork, Fun, Getting better together”
7. How does being an athlete inspire you to do good?
“It makes me want to do good because I’m representing something I care about.”
8. How does being an athlete make you a better student?
“Drives me to keep good grades so I can keep playing.”
Caleb Johnston #67: Sponsored by Travis and Liz Johnston
“Being part of a team helps develop trust with others, develop team skills, and has shown me that hard work pays off.”
C. Johnston
Caleb Johnston has been an important part on the Many High School Football Team for two years. Prior to his start on the high school team, he played for Many Junior High for two years. This dedicated young athlete believes that being a part of a team can makes you a better leader in the classroom.
1. What aspects of Football do you get most excited about?
“Going to state.”
2. What, in your opinion, makes an excellent football player?
“Practice working out.”
3. What player do you or did you look up too?
“My Brother”
4. What is your favorite part of the game?
“Winning”
5. Who was or is your most favorite Many High Player
“Chase Johnston”
6. What are three reasons you like being part of a team sport?
“Develop trust with others, Develop team skills, And that hard work pays off.”
7. How does being an athlete inspire you to do good?
“It pushes you to higher skill levels.”
8. How does being an athlete make you a better student?
“Makes you a leader in the classroom.”
Cole Pickett #53: Sponsored by parents Brad and Andrea Pickett
“I love the hype before the game. It feels good, gets me fired up to do my best.”
-C. Pickett
Cole Pickett is an integral part of the Many High School Football Team. He has been starting as the center for one year now. Cole believes that the most important things to come from playing football in high school are the “lifetime memories, brotherhood, and life lessons.”
1. What aspects of Football do you get most excited about?
“The hype before the game. It feels good, gets me fired up to do my best. Also, pushing myself when I’m tired in the game to keep doing my very best, endurance.”
2. What, in your opinion, makes an excellent football player?
“Dedication, preparation and talent! You have to be committed.”
3. What is your favorite part of the game?
“Getting to walk down that hill and play with my friends on Friday Night. Making memories that will last a lifetime.”
4. What are three reasons you like being part of a team sport?
“Brotherhood, Lifetime memories, Life Lessons”
5. How does being an athlete inspire you to do good?
“Being an athlete you know others who are younge are looking up to you and watching you.”
6. How does being an athlete make you a better student?
“You have to be smart and dedicated to play and you have to be smart and dedicated to be a successful student.”
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