Sophomore Corey Anderson began playing football at five-years-old. His dad had encouraged him to start the sport. He first played for the North Harford Hawks football team, leading him to continue ever since.

While being led by JV football head coach Tyrell Demby and varsity head football Coach Mark Modeste, Corey played his first two high school seasons as a running back.

Throughout his past 10 years of football, Corey said his experience as a football player has taught him “how to persevere in and out of football.”

Corey has played for the school’s JV football team for the past two years. He was a swing player for varsity football this season. His addition has helped lead the team to victory.

Much of his motivation comes from “trying to prove doubts wrong.” His teammate, sophomore Andrew Frank, said that Corey “brings support. He also adds a religious aspect to the game by leading our prayers.”

Junior Cameron Durbin, another one of Corey’s varsity teammates, said “Corey brings a lot of energy to the team; he motivates us to keep going.”

Not only does he play football, but he plays baseball for JC as well. He has also been playing baseball since he was five years old.

The past season, Corey was coached by Alex Peters. He has expanded his ability to work hard to improve himself.

After his first year playing for the JV baseball team, he felt it had provided him with a “positive experience that made me and my teammates better players.”

Much of Corey’s success comes from wrestling. Corey has been on the varsity wrestling program at JC since he was a freshman. He has earned plenty of awards such as his varsity letter after completing his first school season.

Playing a different sport each season has helped to shape Corey into a well-rounded athlete and person. Corey said that his main goal throughout high school is to “improve myself as a person and player by working harder.”

While his three sports take up a lot of time, he enjoys spending free time with his family and friends.