Athlete of the Month
By Katie Scripoch
By Katie Scripoch
With only six games under his belt as starting quarterback, Hawaii transfer Gage Houser, 12, has already made a big statement and impact for the football team and football season.
Head coach Eric Perry has observed Houser’s contributions and dedication to the team and is excited to see how he performs during his senior year.
“Being the quarterback, he runs the offense so he demands that the guys are working hard and I think the guys understand that we’re only going to be as good as Gage is, so it starts up front with the offensive line protecting Gage and providing him the time to throw the ball and providing the running backs holes to run through,” said Perry.
Kyle Louie, 12, believes that Houser is not only passionate about getting better as an individual, but by encouraging and guiding his teammates to become better as well.
“Through his plays on and off the field, many of us players believe that he is in no doubt, all in for the team and the sport,” said Louie.
Since the offseason is a time for many athletes to work on their strength and conditioning, Houser consistently works with other teammates to get better. Anthony Stoopenkoff, 12, recognizes the leadership that Houser brings to the field, and the jokes he uses to lighten the mood during team huddles.
“His presence has made us work harder, knowing that he is putting in the work with us and helping us not stay complacent with last season,” said Stoopenkoff. “Gage is a very outgoing person where if he sees you at school or anywhere he’ll make sure to go up to you or acknowledge your presence.”
Head coach Eric Perry has observed Houser’s contributions and dedication to the team and is excited to see how he performs during his senior year.
“Being the quarterback, he runs the offense so he demands that the guys are working hard and I think the guys understand that we’re only going to be as good as Gage is, so it starts up front with the offensive line protecting Gage and providing him the time to throw the ball and providing the running backs holes to run through,” said Perry.
Kyle Louie, 12, believes that Houser is not only passionate about getting better as an individual, but by encouraging and guiding his teammates to become better as well.
“Through his plays on and off the field, many of us players believe that he is in no doubt, all in for the team and the sport,” said Louie.
Since the offseason is a time for many athletes to work on their strength and conditioning, Houser consistently works with other teammates to get better. Anthony Stoopenkoff, 12, recognizes the leadership that Houser brings to the field, and the jokes he uses to lighten the mood during team huddles.
“His presence has made us work harder, knowing that he is putting in the work with us and helping us not stay complacent with last season,” said Stoopenkoff. “Gage is a very outgoing person where if he sees you at school or anywhere he’ll make sure to go up to you or acknowledge your presence.”