Kassie Collier

When the coach pulls you aside and says, “lead us to victory”, and the night ends with a big WIN!!
Last week’s game was so fun to watch and tonight is playoff #2 - win or go home.
I never saw Jackson becoming a competitive athlete, and he didn’t realize his love for football until middle school. But love for the game turned into a passion to play.
To be a starting quarterback as a sophomore is a great privilege and honor, but it didn’t come with any favoritism or luck. Pure heart and talent, but mostly relentless drive, is how this came to be. Proving himself over and over again with little slack. It has been a learning experience for my boy to take on the pressure of Friday night lights. It has been a character building opportunity to know not everyone is rooting for you in your given role. It has been humbling to try and lead upperclassmen who need you to prove that you are confident and also a team player.

I’m a fully aware mama in the stands as I cheer on #14. I see all of these things. There have surely been moments where I’ve wanted to interject myself as many parents do.

But we’ve decided that this is Jackson’s gig. We are proud of how he handles himself both on and off the field.
Our gig is to cheer him on and encourage him to hold his head high.
Regardless of how this game ends, I applaud Jackson’s dedication to his craft, grace in adversity, and mental strength under the pressure of it all.

Let’s go Wolves! 🐺