Football’s Next Legend

by Alexa F.

Football player, Zachary M., is waiting one the sidelines, when his coach tells him to get in the game. As he gets into his position, he is left standing by a big player that was on the other team. As he approached player, he seemed doubtful that he could hold him back, but as the whistle blew he put all his strength onto him, and on the first try he accomplished his goal.

Now, dressed in his casual outfit, Zachary fidgets with kinetic sand, that was found in a supplies bucket in room 414. While he fidgets, he answers questions about football and other interests. “At first when I saw the other team I was confident that we would win, but then when I was put in and saw the guy in front of me, I wasn't as confident,” he said.

Zachary claims that he has always liked football. He started liking it when his brother, Luke, started playing on the team. Now as a seventh grader, he plays defense on the RCMS team. The team has been undefeated for two games. As he gets older he would like to continue football by playing on the high school team.

Along with playing football, Zachary also likes to spend his time playing video games, riding his bike, and drawing random things. His favorite video game is Star Wars Battlefront 2. He spends time riding his bike during summer afternoons. Lastly, he always makes sure to include a top hat on his random drawings. Overall Zachary interests are a variety of doing things outdoors and indoors.

As a seventh grader, he is always on the lookout for more opportunities doing the things he loves.