By Hayden Swope
Abilene’s Weston Rock has been preparing for the upcoming football season with one thing and one thing only on his mind. The first team all-league wide receiver has big aspirations for his team this season.
“The whole summer we’ve been in the weight room with one goal in mind, to win each and every game,” Rock said. “This year we’ve got some holes to fill so I’m trying to help younger guys step up into these bigger roles.”
While trying to grow himself as an athlete, Rock is also trying to help improve those around him.
“I really want to improve my vocal leadership and I also need to create separation during my routes more consistently,” Rock said. “The approach this year is to get better every game we play and expect to win. I’m not focused on any personal stats this year as long as we continue to win games all is well.”
In hopes of winning as many regular season games as possible, Rock is also hopeful for a safe spot heading into the postseason.
“We would like another home playoff game and a top five seed for playoffs,” Rock said. “Winning games we have circled on the schedule is where we need to improve.”
It hasn’t always been an easy road to victory, and Rock remembers the defining moment that changed everything.
“One memory that will always come to mind is the win versus Marysville that broke the multi-year dry spell of losing,” Rock said. “This win changed Abilene football and we haven’t looked back since.”
