By Matt Browning
As a junior last season, Hutchinson offensive lineman Kaleb Cape was a second team all-league selection. In his entire time as a varsity lineman, Cape has allowed just two sacks.
While Cape was certainly pleased with that accolades and accomplishments, he knows there is more growth in his game for 2024.
“I want to work on pass protection and run blocking,” Cape said. “I’ve worked on getting quicker feet by doing a bunch of cone drills and working on staying low of the ball. I’ve also been looking at old film to see where I could better myself in being a better right guard.”
Cape is confident his work at various camps like Bethany and Benedictine will pay off this season and help him accomplish his individual and team goals.
“(My goals) are to not let up any sack or pressure and to have over 50 pancakes,” Cape said. “Since it’s my senior year with my teammates I would love to see my team go far in the playoffs.”
There is no doubt Cape has incredible raw ability, but he is well aware that his coaches’ time, effort and belief in him and have made a substantial impact.
I’m looking forwards to my last year of football as I’ve had some good coaches and good teammates,” Cape said. “I want to give a big shout out to Coach Vernon, Coach Burk and Coach Harper for always believing in me and making me the player I am today.”
