By Matt Browning
Senior Valley Center football player Rylan Bailey has several goals he wants to achieve in his final season as a Hornet.
But there are three that stand above them all.
“I want to leave my team with a lasting legacy of strong leadership, ‘all in’ mentality and persistence,” Bailey said.
Bailey rushed for 500 yards last season, with four touchdowns. He wants to eclipse those numbers in 2025 so that his team can be a factor in the playoffs.
“I hope to have 800-plus rushing yards,” Bailey said. “As a team, I hope to host the opening round of playoffs and go on to win a regional title.”
To say the least, Bailey put in the work throughout the offseason to become a better running back, but also a better defensive player, too.
“I plan to improve my quickness, perfect my ball carrying skills, and hone my defensive skills,” Bailey said “In preparation for these goals, I did personalized skill training for running back and linebacker with Coach Rashad Daniels.”
Bailey is excited to be able to show how much he and his teammates have improved from last season.
“I am most excited about the opportunity to showcase my abilities on both offense and defense,” Bailey said. “I am also looking forward to proving our team will exceed other’s expectations as my friends and I play our final year together.”
