Dylan Rutledge, 11
Junior Dylan Rutledge has been a standout player for the currently undefeated Lancer football team in his first year on varsity. As a running back and defensive back, Dylan has excelled on the field so far and is looking forward to the rest of this season.
Lancer Link: What kind of accomplishments have you made during your football career?
Dylan Rutledge: Well I started from the bottom and now I’m here. Freshman year I was on the bottom and was playing for the freshman team, then sophomore year I was on JV, and now I’m here on varsity.
Lancer Link: How long have you been playing football?
Dylan Rutledge: I’ve been playing for awhile now, since third grade pop warner.
Lancer Link: How has this sport impacted your life?
Dylan Rutledge: It’s really helped me develop character and keep me disciplined through the years I’ve been playing.
Lancer Link: What kind of time and commitment do you put into football both during season and during the off-season?
Dylan Rutledge: Well it pretty much takes up your entire life because you end up at school from 7:30 till 6:00 almost every day and we have practices on Saturdays and over summer. You feel like your life consists of nothing but football.
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