RUNNING BACK

Addy Wachter THE BUCS’ BLADE

UP THE MIDDLE: Worthington takes the ball up the gut in annual Bucs’ pride game. The Ju nior is known for his powerback abilities and strength. “I don’t really base my play off of
anyone, I would say it’s pretty unique,” Worthington said.

Junior Connor Worthington Worthington said.

possesses the strong qualities to
fuel the Buccaneer offense
By Jack Reus
“I don’t really base my play off of
Worthington feels the team aspect is the
“From my perspective, he’s quiet, he’s
more of a leader by example, not necessarily
best part of sports and that there is no other
sport quite as unique as football.
by what he says, but he’s a kid of integrity,
he’s going to do the right thing even if he’s
“[The best part
of football to me]
by himself, he’s going
to do what’s right,”
is the team for sure, Nelson said.

J
anyone, I would say it’s pretty unique,” other sports like WORTHINGTON BY A huge high
unior fullback Connor Worthington Worthington said. baseball, it’s more for the Grand Ha-
is a power running back who has an In fact, surprisingly, Worthington doesn’t individual where THE NUMBERS: ven football pro-
amazing ability to break tackles and even watch football on his own time. you can win but you gram is the fact that
run through defenders to pick up “I don’t watch a bunch of pro football can have a really bad Worthington is a ju-
yards. He has been responsible for numer- or college football, I do what’s best for me,” game, it doesn’t re- -94 carries nior which means he
ous game changing plays and uses his com- Worthington said. ally feel as good, will still be around
petitive drive to improve both his game, as It’s no question that Worthington’s but football you are - 505 rush yards for yet another year
well as his team.
“He is a tough gritty style player, you will
unique, individual style of play has paid
off as he has had quite the debut in his
with the team, it’s a
total team sport,”
(Leads team) to cause a ripple in
the O-K Red next
never hear him complain and he is always first season as a varsity football player. He Worthington said. - Averages 5.37 season.
competing,” Collin Takas said. “He’s prob- is the team’s leading rusher having put up In the locker “He will work
ably the best running back I’ve played with. 505 yards and two touchdowns on 94 car- room and on the yards per carry harder to become
He has that undeniable will when he has
the ball in his hands and is a tough force
ries through seven games.. Even though
Worthington’s stat reel is top notch, it is
field, one will find
that Worthington is
-2 Touchdowns the very best and he’s
also a great leader
to stop.” clear that stats are not his main priority, a humble, quiet kind - Longest run: 82 and will pull the rest
Although, the running back possesses rather improving as a player and therefore of leader who you of the guys with
many qualities to succeed in high school improving the team. can rely on greatly yards him to reach their
football and possibly beyond, he doesn’t “I don’t worry about stats too much, both on and off the p o t e n t i a l ,” Ta k a a
take inspiration from anyone in particular. I just strive to do my personal best,” field. said.

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