LEESVILLE, La. (KALB) – Leesville’s Xavier Ford has actually discovered completion zone 28 times this season, and he is simply among 3 gamers to have more than 2,000 hurrying lawns in a single season for the Wampus Cats. Among the 3 gamers is his cousin and previous LSU running back Michael Ford who had 2,953 lawns.
” It is interesting, it is truly a huge achievement for me due to the fact that I simply get to run and continue what my uncle began, simply make my own name,” stated Ford.
Ford is just a sophomore, as this is his very first year beginning, however he has actually ended up being the supreme weapon on the Wampus Cats offense.
” I take pride in myself for pressing myself to get this far,” stated Ford. “There is a little pressure due to the fact that I understand that the other group has actually been seeing me on movie, and I have a target on my back, however I simply wish to go play and not think of it.”
Ford’s sibling, Frank Ford III, is a linebacker for the Wampus Cats, and when it is Xavier’s time to shine on the field, he is right there to cheer him on.
” Whatever he is doing is excellent,” stated Frank Ford III. “I am having fun with him which is remarkable, and it is a chance not everybody gets. I get to see him doing his huge things on the field like scoring, getting lawns and reaching objectives that a great deal of individuals do not even come near to. I hope he understands what he is doing.”
Ford averages 7 lawns per bring and 201 lawns per video game, however to Leesville Head Coach Robbie Causey, there is more than simply data that specify the kind of gamer and individual Ford is.
” Everyone is chasing after a number, and they glorify the number,” stated Causey. “For me, it is seeing him grow as an individual, which is a connection to the success he has on the field.”
Although Xavier is a young gamer, he sets himself apart from others with his character and the energy he causes and off the field.
” When he does his finest, it makes individuals wish to be much better and it makes them in fact do much better,” stated Frank Ford III. “He sort of keeps everyone in check and the circulation of how things is entering practice and the pace of things.”
” He has truly excellent vision, and he is truly patient,” stated Causey. “I believe he is a kind-hearted boy. He has a sweet personality, and he constantly has that smile.”
The method Xavier Ford discovers the various holes in the defense from the backfield has actually permitted him to discover completion zone and get countless lawns early in his high school profession.
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