By Matt Browning
Cheney’s A.J. Quick was a first team all-league offensive linemen last season, but that did not stop him for trying to become even more elite in the trenches.
“One thing that I need to improve on this year is not lunging at defenders and getting my hips turned,” Quick said. “To work on that I have practiced first steps out of my stance and keeping a square base in drills.”
The Cardinals are the defending state champions, but lost a great deal of talent from that team. Quick is still excited to see what a new wave of talent does for Cheney, as well being able to play more defense.
“I am excited to play some more on the D-line this year,” Quick said. “I’m also excited to see what our team can accomplish this season and see how good some of our new starters are on the field.”
It’s easy to see why Quick has accomplished so much as a Cardinal. He spends a great deal of time in the offseason striving to get better.
“To prepare for the season I have been lifting, going to various college camps and team workouts five days a week,” Quick said. “And a couple other Cheney guys and I go to speed coaching in Wichita four days a week.”
