With his positive attitude and big heart, 18-year-old Luke Butler makes a great addition to the varsity football team. Lancer Link asked Butler questions regarding his passion.

Lancer Link: For how long have you been playing football?

Luke Butler: 11 years

LL: What is your favorite part about playing football?

LB: Being on the field with friends and running on fake grass.

LL: What inspires you to play well?

LB: The hopes of winning and representing for my school. Nick LaBounty is my biggest inspiration as well.

LL: Do you plan on playing football in college.

LB: I have been recruited to a culinary school in Ohio.

LL: What do you do at a typical practice?

LB: Run through plays, run, drink water, sweat, sometimes bleed, throw my elbow, get my head in the right side and gain ground.

LL: How does it feel when you win a game?

LB: I feel good and my adrenaline is rushing.

LL: Have you ever played any other sports?

LB: I do track, I throw shot put and discus, underwater basket weaving and snail racing.