By Matt Browning
Lucas Correa plays wide receiver and defensive back for Ell-Saline, but it’s his kicking that he is most proud of.
“I am most excited to kick again this season,” Correa said. “Out of many things I do it is definitely what I do best and felt as if I was born to do it.”
The first team all-league kicker has been doing the normal football-related activities throughout the offseason, but also adds some of his own.
“Throughout the offseason I have been working out every day of the week and participating in every camp the team participates in,” Correa said “And on a few occasions staying after weights by myself to kick.”
The Cardinals went 10-2 last season and return a solid group of players this season. Correa has high hopes for this team and he wants to play a significant part in that.
“As I an individual I want to try to be 95 percent kicking touchbacks and 100 percent kicking fields goals,” Correa said. “And as a team I think the goals is to go all the way and win state.”
While kicking is Correa’s top priority, he understands he has to be an important factor in all three phases.
“I want to improve on my DB coverage and route running,” Correa said. “I’ve been running routes and practicing guarding people as a DB through the camps we do.”
