By Hayden Swope
Having almost 1,000 receiving yards last season, first team all-league receiver Ashton Malm returns for McPherson. Malm, along with the rest of the team, has spent most of the offseason in the weight room.
“Our team is definitely preparing for the season by having a high percentage of our guys in the weight room along with summer workouts this offseason,” Malm said.
Taking it one week at a time will be key for the Bullpups this season, and Malm is hoping it all comes together in the long run.
“Our biggest focus as a team is to win every week, and not to look ahead to any competition,” Malm said. “My goal is to be one of the top receivers in the state.”
While he hopes to increase his stat records during big games like Buhler and Great Bend, Malm is ready to take it all in for one last time.
“I am most excited about getting to play with my guys and having one last season with all these seniors,” Malm said.
A past playoff win was important to Malm, and he’s hoping to have more in the future.
“A moment from playing high school football was winning a playoff game last season,” Malm said. “That was special.”
