by J. Dursky
Chapter 5
Sitting on the 40 yard line, on the end closest to the home team bleachers, I am stretching my hamstrings when the music stops and the announcer comes on the loud speaker.
"Attention Ladies and Gentlemen, we have just received official word from the Des Moines Register, this game contains 11 of the 22 First Team All-State football players. There are several second team winners and honorable mentions as well, but since we are running short on time I will try to get through this before the game starts. The visiting team, the Melcher-Dallas Saints have five of the first team all-state players. As I say your name and read the newspaper description, please make your way to the midfield line so we can honor your milestone achievement.
First is the only player from the offensive side of the ball. #12, CJ Pace, this 5'10", 235 pound pocket passing quarterback has thrown for 1,843 yards and 20 touchdowns with only 3 interceptions on the season.
He is accompanied by four all-state team members on the defense. #32 Jeremiah Crosby is a 5'10", 170 pound sophomore. This lock down cornerback earned his place with 72 tackles and 6 interceptions so far this season.
#50 Travis "T-Walk" Walker is 5'10" and 300 pounds of pure defense at his defensive tackle position. He is third in the district with 138 tackles and 19 sacks.