Tyson

What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

The feeling he gets when he's on the field. He's quiet, stays away from trouble, but on the field, he can let it out. He puts everything he has not only into his games, but in his practices as well. He takes any opportunity he can get to play football or run track. Even though he's too young to play for middle school, he volunteered to assist as practices just to get work in. He's either in the weight room, at travel ball practice, middle school practice or running.

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

His father. His father was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. He fought and is now 2 yrs cancer free. Tyson watched his dad get to his lowest but never gave up. He fought and to this day coaches travel football.

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

When the "star" player was out due to injury, the team's moral diminished. Tyson took control and encouraged his teammates to press on. They did not win that game, but he never gave up. He is confident, but modest. He's played multiple positions, quarterback, corner, defensive end. He takes each roll seriously and does not complain when he's moved around to be where he is needed most. He's played both sides of the ball since he was 4.