By Cooper Chadwick
Coming off a memorable season last year, making it farther than any Peabody-Burns team has in the last 20 years, the state quarterfinals, junior Aiden Hurst hopes to build on that season and make it all the way to the state championship game this year.
Hurst plays quarterback and safety for Peabody-Burns and spent the offseason working on his field vision.
“I want to be able to see the field at all angles in order for the wide receivers to have the best opportunity to catch the ball and not get injured in doing so,” Aiden Hurst said.
As a junior, Hurst also used this offseason to get his name out there, attending camps at Friends University and McPherson college.
Despite wanting to go to college on a football scholarship, Hurst stays in shape year round by playing basketball and baseball.
Even while juggling being a three sport athlete, Hurts still takes time to study his old football film to see where he needs to improve and sets goals for next season.
Hurst’s goals are; 85% completion percentage, being a great leader for all of my teammates. Averaging 350 yards per game. Keeping positive attitudes, no matter the situation. Making it all the way to the State Championship and winning.
Entering his junior year, Hurts sees himself in a leadership type role for his team.
“Someone who helps pick everyone up when it’s needed. I am someone that the team and coaches can count on,” Hurst said.
