Senior varsity football players Luke Dunham, Mark Sanchez and Devon Robinson have shared a common journey through high school football, each shaped uniquely by their experiences and the guidance of their coaches.

Dunham reflects on his years with a sense of thankfulness.

“I think the coaches have helped me a lot since freshman year, inspiring me to work hard and pushing the best out of me. They’ve helped me succeed by trusting me since sophomore year,” Dunham said. “It’s easy to thrive in a system where coaches and teammates believe in you.”

Dunham isn’t sure about his future in football beyond high school.

“I’d love to keep playing in college, but I’m waiting for the right opportunity,” he said.

Meanwhile, he plans to stay active with basketball, track and weight training.

“The thing I’ll miss most about high school football is the camaraderie. It’s a whole different feeling suiting up with friends I was in kindergarten with. Nothing will compare.”

Mark Sanchez feels the same about the strong coaching influence.

“My coaches pushed me to be the best I could be and provided resources that helped me improve,” he shares.

Sanchez is also uncertain about where he’ll play next but is committed to using all available resources to stay in top shape.

“My favorite part of the football season was the bus rides to and from the games,” he said, adding that he will never forget sharing that experience with his team.

Sanchez has made memories throughout all four years of his high school career but he said, “My favorite season was senior year, because I was able to contribute the most to my team and be a leader to my younger teammates.”

Devon Robinson’s journey has been marked by resilience.

“My coaches helped me become a leader to my teammates and keep my head up after my injury,” he said.

Robinson is determined to play college football, whether through a scholarship or walking on.

“I’m still deciding between Arkansas and Colorado,” Robinson said “I’m gonna train myself after I am fully healed to improve and be ready for college ball.”

Robinson cherishes his sophomore year the most since it was his first year starting on varsity and his team made it to the third round of playoffs against Westlake.

For these three athletes, the future holds a variety of possibilities, but the memories of their high school football years, filled with camaraderie, hard work and the support of their coaches, will always be cherished.