By Cooper Chadwick
Being the strong safety for Wichita Southeast, senior Vernon Williams earned high praise from head coach Corby Milleson.
“Vernon is a terrific player. Extremely athletic and strong. He is a hard worker both on the field and in the weight room, and has earned the respect of his team by being voted a team captain,” Milleson said.
Williams is excited for his senior year and the ability to compete and play the sport he loves with his teammates.
“The team goal I have is winning,” Williams said. “The role I play on the team is I’m a team captain and also I have to be a leader for the under classmen and also a few upper classmen.”
Williams spent most of this summer getting ready and prepared for this upcoming season.
“The things I’ve been doing the offseason is working out, getting stronger in the weight room, going to the field with some of my teammates to get some extra field work in when we’re not practicing,” Williams said.
Specifically, Williams wanted to work more on attacking the ball while it was in the air and he did so by doing one-on-one drills with his teammates.
Last year Williams racked up 40 total tackles; 22 assists and 18 solos. As well was
16 rushing yards, 67 receiving and two touchdowns.
Williams isn’t sure on what he wants to do after football but right now he is focused on the success of him and his teammates.
“Wanting to see me and my brothers win after all the hard work and dedication we put in,” Williams said.
