By Blake Chadwick
Wichita South is a team that struggled last year, but after two good wins over Wichita Southeast and Wichita North – the team has faith that they are improving their culture and as a team, day by day.
One guy that will be a huge piece is senior middle linebacker Jamarcus Webster, who has put up 94 tackles, five tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in his two seasons playing varsity. He was also named second team all-league as a linebacker and an honorable mention linebacker.
“He will be a three-year starter for us, and no one will work harder,” head coach Russ Wells said. “He is great in the weight room and a really good student. He is in the avid program at South and has stepped up as a leader this offseason.”
Webster’s leadership stems from his sense of urgency and ability to adapt to anything thrown his way.
“Some of my biggest strengths would be that I am a leader as well as being able to lead by example,” Webster said. “I’m also able to adapt to situations ahead of me and come out on top, as well as motivate my teammates. I will always give it my best out there on the field. Even if we are losing or winning, I always give 100 percent effort.”
Webster has been playing football for 11 years and wants to go out the right way.
“Some of my personal goals would be named a GWAL All-City Linebacker,” Webster said. A 70-plus tackle season with three-plus interceptions. Some of my team goals would be to make it to state, as well as being efficient on offense and defense along with limiting fixable mistakes and being able to fight through adversity.”
