We are recognizing the top athletes from the Class of 2021. It will include athletes from the following counties: Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, and Union.
Name: Taylor Kendrick
School: P.K.Yonge DRS
Sports: Football & Track
Positions: Running back & inside linebacker (football) 100m & 200m (track)
Stats: 40: 4.8 Vert: 26.5 bench:270 squat: 500
Achievements: Honorable mention (All-Area)
Favorite high school sports moment: “When we were in the first round of the playoffs during my sophomore year, and I forced a fumble on the first drive of the game.”
Favorite coach saying: “Treat everyday/game like it’s your last.” – Coach Marcus McDonald
What are looking forward to most about senior year: “Being able to play, especially during a time like this where we’re in a pandemic. We’re blessed to even play ONE game.”
Goals for senior year: “My Goals for senior year is to be the best player I can be for my team, and to win a state championship.”
College offers: Carthage College, Albright College, Defiance College
College interest: Air Force Academy, University of South Florida (USF), Alabama A&M