Football, baseball, basketball, and mathlete—Carter excels everywhere. His greatest victory? Leading with kindness, on and off the field.
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Game day competition is Carter’s favorite! As the smaller, lean guy, he blends in and often underestimated. That’s their mistake. While the big guys think it’s game over, Carter’s just getting started. He thrives on competition, surprises the crowd, and proves heart beats size every time.
Carter’s quiet strength comes from watching his big brother Paul chase his D1 football dreams. To stay close, he became the varsity football team’s ball boy and tried to never miss a single game. From the sidelines, he saw Paul’s journey: college visits, high academic honors, even crowned homecoming king. Carter watched it all with sharp eyes and a full heart. Now, he’s driven to blaze his own trail—with the same grit, grace, and greatness.
Carter was always the smaller kid, until his growth spurt. As a skilled catcher with brand-new gear in tow, he saw a smaller teammate—just like he once was—suited up for tryouts, hope in his eyes. Carter quietly left the gear in his bag and took his talents to the outfield, where he thrived all season. He never said why, but I didn’t need him to. That quiet act of empathy showed not just his strength as an athlete—but the depth of his character.
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