Rock Solid on the Line
David Kennedy has spent seven years perfecting his game as a defensive end for the Ascension Episcopal Blue Gators—earning district honors, respect from his teammates, and a reputation for never backing down.
Name: David Kennedy
Age: 17
School: Ascension Episcopal School
Sport: Football
Position: Defensive End
Age: 17
School: Ascension Episcopal School
Sport: Football
Position: Defensive End
How long have you been playing football?
I’ve been playing football for seven years.
I’ve been playing football for seven years.
Where do you usually practice and play?
I practice and play at Ascension Episcopal School.
I practice and play at Ascension Episcopal School.
What team are you a part of?
I play for the Blue Gators.
I play for the Blue Gators.
Have you traveled anywhere for football?
Yes, I’ve traveled mostly within South Louisiana.
Yes, I’ve traveled mostly within South Louisiana.
Have you received any awards or honors?
I’ve lettered every year since I was a freshman, and I was also selected as an All-District defensive lineman.
I’ve lettered every year since I was a freshman, and I was also selected as an All-District defensive lineman.
What’s one thing you’ve learned from playing football?
I’ve learned not to get discouraged.
I’ve learned not to get discouraged.
What do you like most about the game?
Hitting people!
Hitting people!
Do you have a favorite moment on the field?
Yes! The first time I was put in on the kickoff team as a freshman, I rocked the kick returner, and it felt awesome.
Yes! The first time I was put in on the kickoff team as a freshman, I rocked the kick returner, and it felt awesome.
What advice would you give to someone looking to get into football?
Be ready to suck it up when it gets hard.
Be ready to suck it up when it gets hard.