By Matt Browning
Maize South defensive back Christian McDonald is known for two things: physical style of play and leadership.
And he spent the summer trying to focus on improving those strengths.
“I play safety and corner, and in the summers I get a chance to work on my cover skills at camps,” McDonald said. “During this spring I ran track and really increased my speed to qualify in the 100, 200 and the 4×100 for the first time. I have hit the weight room very hard to increase my speed and strength. I have also been making the circuit with camps as well as individual work on my own and with teammates.”
As for being a leader?
“I usually lead by example, I will be senior, so I’m going to have to verbally lead,” McDonald said.
The Mavericks fell to Kapaun Mount Carmel in the 5A semifinals last season and McDonald is eager to get back on the field.
“I can’t wait to get back on the field,” McDonald said. “We ended our season on a loss to Kapaun, we were eyeing a state championship run and I miss the physicality of the game and the atmosphere. Of course we would love to have a league championship for my teammates and I and a deep run in the playoffs. If that happens and I take care of business on the field, all the awards and honors should take care of themselves.”
