By Matt Browning
Clay Center senior linebacker Eisaac Girton has some lofty team goals he wants to accomplish this season. In order to do that, week one has to happen first.
“As a team I’m hoping to host a playoff game for the fourth season in a row,” Girton said. “My freshman year we went undefeated at home and I think it would be great if my senior year we could finish the year undefeated at home. And of course to beat Abilene (which is week one).”
Girton has started for the last two years, but was never asked to be one of the leaders. That changes this season.
“I’m most excited to take the responsibility of a leadership role,” Girton said. “I’ve started the last two years and always felt that we had great leaders come through for us, and now it is finally my turn to step in and live up to the expectations they’ve set.”
From an individual standpoint, Girton wants to take his game to the next level, even though he earned all-league honors last season.
“This season I would like to record 100-plus tackles at middle linebacker and become a better coverage backer,” Girton said. “I wanted to improve my speed from last year. I have worked on different speed drills throughout the year since then especially during last track season and throughout this past summer.”
The hope for Girton is that he moves on from Clay Center and plays at the next level. He was able to see what it takes to play college football by attending some beneficial camps over the summer.
“This summer I attended a prospect camp at Washburn and Fort Hays to better prepare for the season and try to get my name out there a little more,” Girton said. “These two were great experiences as I got to see a lot talent from around the state and see more of what it takes to play at the next level.”
