Lee Surrenders at Appomattox

Our last battle was hard fought at Appomattox. We came out very strong and totally shut down their run game, but that was not enough to defeat them. They had so many athletes on the field that were making unbelievable plays. Their wide receiver, Buster Henderson, made multiple amazing catches. One that he caught, he dove backwards and caught it with one hand. I’m sorry but there is no way to beat pure talent, and they had a lot of raw talent. It was probably the funnest game I’ve ever played in just for the fact that it was my last and i played the hardest that i could. That was my biggest fear; i was always worried that one day i would look back and think that i could have tried harder, but i know i won’t now. I literally gave everything i could for my last game, and even though we didn’t, i will always have the satisfaction knowing that i never gave up.

There is not anything i love more than Lee High Football. It has had such an impact on my life, and I’m not more proud of anything than to be called a Generals Alumni. I have made countless memories and friends while playing football. Also, i have learned priceless life lessons through my high school journey. I never thought that i would be here writing about football being over. Football has been my whole life in high school. After school i would either go to practice or lift weights. All my free time was devoted to making myself a better player, so that the team would be better. If i could go back and go through all the pain and soreness, i would in a heartbeat. I learned that through pain you grow and become stronger not only physically but mentally also. I feel as if my coaches have prepared me for life. Often times they told us that life would knock us down but we had to get back up. They told us that life wouldn’t be fair but we had to keep on keepin on. Football has prepared me for any situation i may encounter.

How do you deal with losing the love of your life. That is the mental anguish i am going through right now. From 7 years old to 17 years old football has been my main focus in life. Sadly this is the last time I, as a Generals football player, will be blogging. It has been real Lee High. I’ll never forget all you’ve done for me. GO RED RAGE!!!!!!!!

Senior Night

Tonight is the night that all high school athletes dread, senior night. It’s a very emotional time for me because i can’t help but think of all the people that have passed through my life. I can remember my freshman year i thought the football team would never be the same because every older player i looked up to and looked for guidance would be gone. The next years i felt the same, and now it is my turn to leave. All i can think to now is reflect on how great my life has been because of lee high football.

I can remember coming up to football workouts as an 8th grader. i was scared to death, but I knew I had to try my hardest because it would pay off one day. I can remember practicing and getting moved up to varsity quickly. I can remember when coach pendergraft came to me before practice and told me i would be starting the first game of my high school career. The bus ride to that game was awful. I was so excited because i was starting, but i felt so sick from being nervous. I can remember the first time i became so proud to be a general. It was the first game of my sophomore season and we beat J.I. Burton. I remember how that was the first year in a while we had a winning record and then came the fun.

My junior season our team was amazing. We pretty much whooped everybody that dare stand across from us. We won our first playoff game in forever. I gained some of my best friendships that year. It all came to a close when we got beat by giles, and then again i lost some of my bestfriends. I can remember the day after we lost. I couldn't do anything but cry because i knew i would miss them.

Football has made such an impact on my life. It has taught me to never stop fighting. you always have to push through no matter how bad it hurts. It has taught me how to respect. Most of all i have gained a family of brothers through it. There aren't many people that one could look at and say i went to battle with him and bled and gave my all for him, but i can say that about a whole team of men. Thank you lee high for allowing me be a part of the greatest team in south west virginia. Most of all thanks for all the blessings you have given me. Go Lee High!