Athlete of the Week: Denver Light

Each week the Eagle Eye sports staff chooses an Athlete of the Week from nominees made by the varsity head coaches

Name: Denver Light 

Sport: Football 

Grade: 10

Accomplishments: 

Last week against Huntingdon, Light completed 11 of 29 pass attempts for three TDs and 207 passing yards and had 10 carries, 77 yards and 2 TDs on the ground, including a game tying 34 yard touchdown scramble with less than a minute left in the game.

Coach Jason Wilson’s quote:

“Denver played a great game [against Huntingdon]. He’s a young quarterback and made some mistakes but when the game was on the line, he stepped up to make plays. He’s only going to get better as the season goes on and the game slows down for him. It was great to see him staying focused and lead the team when we were down late.

EE: How did you first get involved in the is sport? 

When I was little my dad put me into football as soon I could .

EE: What other sport(s) do you play?

Basketball

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

Pittsburgh 

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

Antonio Brown

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

My dad, he taught me everything I know.

EE: Favorite band/musician?

Lil Yatchy 

EE: Favorite movie?

Steak 

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

Be your own person. Work as hard as you can even if other people think you are crazy for working that hard for what you want

EE: What are your future goals?

To play college football and major in criminal justice.