TONY MORALES- SAM HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL(U.S. ARMY ALL-AMERICAN)

Tell everyone about yourself?
I'm from Arlington, Texas and I attend Sam Houston High School. I'm pretty big.  I'm 6'4 300 pounds.  I like to play alot of video games and I'm real competitive when it comes to video games. I don't like to lose.  I spend most of my free time with my friends just hanging out. I also have a twin brother named Alfredo Morales.  He is my best friend and we like to compete against each other on and off the field.

What is your favorite sport?
My favorite sport has always been football.  I've been playing all my life.  What I like most about football is just being on the field with my friends and just working together to achieve our goals.

How did you feel when you were named to the U.S. Army All-American game?
Being named to the U.S. Army All-American team is a big deal for me.  I remember watching the game on T.V when I was younger and I look forward to representing my high school(Sam Houston) and my college(Texas Tech) in the U.S. Army All-American game.

What are your goals as a football player?
My goal as a football player is to be the most physical and most nasty football player on the field.   I want to dominate the person lined up across from me and to do anything possible to put my team in the position to win.

Who is your favorite player? Why?
My favorite football player is Jeff Saturday,offensive center for the Colts, because he is strong and physical and because he is one of the smartest football players around.

What drives you to work hard?
What drives me to work hard is the success that comes down the road.  If you work hard now it will pay off in the future.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports to me are very important.  You can learn alot of life lessons by competing in a sport.   Education is also very important to me because I know that football won't last forever and that later down the road I will have to have a job that requires me to be educated.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Keep working hard even when you don't feel like it.   Hard work on the practice field will pay off Friday on the game field.

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MONTERIES TAYLOR- SENATOBIA HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Monteries Taylor and I'm in the 11th grade. I attend Senatobia High School and I'm from Senatobia, Mississippi. I love to run a lot and I also like to dance.

What was your best meet and time?
My best run was when I ran in division 2-4A and I beat the school record.  I ran 2:17.00 and the time that I had to beat was 2:19.00.

How do you make your team better?
I work hard in practice and I give 100% effort in to whatever I do.

Who is your favorite player? Why?
My favorite player as far as sports go is Kobe Bryant because he has the passion for the game, he loves the game, and most of all he doesn't settle for less.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Education is important to me because without education you have nothing. Education is very important now with the new generation coming up. Sports are important to me because I just love to stay in shape and compete.

What do you want to do when sports is all over?
I want to either be a choreographer or, if I work hard enough, I want to be a track star.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
When you are competing, have good sportsmanship and respect for the other teams and individuals. Most of all just have fun and practice hard.

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MARQUIS MARSHALL- COLLIERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
Hey my name is Marquis Marshall and I'm 15 years old. I'm 5'8, I play football, and basketball. My favorite thing to do is play football. I could play it all day an night. I play for the Collierville Dragons in Collierville, Tennessee and run a 4.57 in the 40. On the field I play running back and linebacker. On the court I play shooting guard and point guard. The most points I've scored playing is 36 points. I was 7 for 9 from 3 point range.

What was your best game?
My best football game would have to be against Southwind High School two days ago. I scored the opening kickoff which was a 92 yards return. I had 14 key tackles, one sack, and I saved the game. Even though I got hurt, it was still my best game.

How do you make your team better?
I never put my team down. If we miss I tell them that we will make up for it next time , if we need a big play I tell the coach to put me in and I can do it. Now, every time we need a big play the coaches call on me " Dr. Marshall". I'm a team leader and I do all I can to help my team. My team is my life until the season is over.

Who is your favorite player? Why?
My favorite player is Ray Lewis. He is the best linebacker to ever play the game to me. My favorite thing to do is watch him play no matter if they're winning or losing. My favorite basketball player is Lebron James. He is the best player in the NBA to me. I think he is the greatest player besides Michael Jordan who's the best of all times.

Why are sports/education important to you?
I think sports can take you a long way along with a great education. A good education will take us a lot farther in life than sports.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Just always keep your head up and play your game. Work hard for you and nobody else.

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EARL SWIFT- SOUTHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Earl Swift. I am a 6'2 basketball player that plays any position needed. I am an sophomore in the class of 2013. I go to Southfield High School. I'm played jv last year for basketball and this year I'm playing varsity.

What are your dreams in life?
To get a D1 scholarship. And in the future I hope to make a million dollars.

What was your best game?
At Joe Dumars when I scored 30 points. I felt unstoppable!

Why are sports/education important to you?
Education always comes first. My mom reminds me of that everyday. Education will always outlast sports any day. Sports, however, is a privilege that only a few people receive. I am blessed that I can go play.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
Keep working harder..and get stronger.

How do you make your team better?
Become more vocal. Do whatever it takes to win a state championship

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Keep working in the class room, and on the athletic field!

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CHIN ONUOHA- WAKE FOREST ROLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Chinedu Onuoha ,but people call me Chin for short. I am a senior defensive end at Wake Forest Rolesville High School in North Carolina. I love the game of football and I feel football teaches me alot about life.

What are your dreams in life?
My dreams are to one day be successful whether playing football professionally or doing a job that fits me best. Also to do something I love and to get paid for it.

What was your best game?
My best game was the 1st game of this season. I had 14 tackles and 4 sacks. It felt good because I knew we were headed in the right direction and we are 5 and 0 right now.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and Education are important to me because the student comes before the athlete and if you don't take pride in your academics, you can't succeed on the football field.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
To make myself better in football I should be in the weight room a lot more and take everything my coaches say to the heart because they are here to help me. Also, be coach-able, watch a TON of film to correct my mistakes in practice, and go to off season workouts because that is where the work is put in.

How do you make your team better?
I make my team better by pushing others in practice, teaching younger JV players what I know, and asking questions if I am confused. Also, being a team player, try to be selfish, and trust my teammates around me.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Make the most out of high school sports because it goes by fast. Take whatever your coaches say seriously because they want to see you succeed. After the season go to the off season workouts because it really pays off when the season starts.

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Tell everyone about yourself?
I'm an 11 year old from Miami, Florida. I'm 5 foot and I weigh 93 pounds. I play quaterback, wide reciever, kick return, and safety. I play AAU basketball and I play point guard and shooting guard.

What are your dreams in life?
My dreams are to make it to the NBA or NFL.

What was your best game?
My best game was our first home game. I scored 4 touchdowns, threw 1, and we won 49 to 0. I also caused a safety and had monster hits.

Why are sports/education important to you?
So I can get a scholarship and be successful.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I can work hard and stay focused.

How do you make your team better?
I keep them pumped up and make them believe in themselves. I also congratulate them for making good plays.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Never give up, play your hardest, have fun, never be scared, and play your game.

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