By Hayden Swope
Andover Central’s Maddox Archibald was an honorable mention all-league running back for the Jaguars last season. Archibald is back and feels more prepared than ever.
“We have been lifting every morning during the summer and been practicing as much as we can,” Archibald said. “Some of the guys and I will go out to the field as well and run some routes and condition.”
While Archibald is trying to better himself as an athlete, he also knows his biggest job is to be a team-player.
“The goal for the season as a team is to improve every game we play to hopefully peak at the end of our season,” Archibald said. “Obviously we fell one game short last season so we are hoping to get over that hump and finish this season on a win. As for my personal stats I am obviously trying to get over a thousand yards again but I am more focused on just doing my job and being there for my team.”
Archibald is looking forward to the challenge of getting to the state championship game again this season, and he’s even more excited to be doing it with the team he’s grown up with.
“I’m most excited about going to battle with the same dudes I have played with my whole life and being able to grind towards the end goal as a team,” Archibald said.
After high school Archibald plans on furthering his athletic and academic careers.
“As for my college goals I am planning on playing baseball in college but the school is undecided,” Archibald said.
