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: Dre Lawrence
School: Hawthorne High School
Sports participating in: Football & Basketball
Position: football (DB, WR, & RB); Basketball (PG/SG)
Stats: Basketball 8.0 ppg, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game for the Class 1A state champion Hornets; Football – 38 tackles, 5 interceptions, and one forced fumble
Achievements: First Team All-State & First Team All-Area (football); 2nd Team All-Area (basketball)
Favorite moment: Winning state championship in basketball
Favorite quote: “Pain is weakness leaving out the body.” – Coach Slate
What I’m looking forward to senior year: Hopefully making it to state for both football and basketball
Goals for senior season: Winning state in basketball and football
College offer/interest : one offer (Carthage College); two interests