The addition of junior transfer Bryson Williams was a major plus to the Westside football squad this season, as evidenced by his excellent display on the field. With 66 tackles, three interceptions, and 11 passes defended, Williams was a top performer on the defensive side of the team. His skills at reading the game and coming up with important plays not only helped to win games but also provided a benchmark for his team. As an all-around athlete, Williams has a work ethic that rubs off on others, on and off the field. His commitment to fine-tuning his game has proven to be a plus, moving him easily from football to track and demonstrating his all-around talent.
In his first meet of the track season, Williams’ impressive time of 7.10 seconds in the 60-meter dash was an indication of his speed and athleticism. Further, his time of 54.8 seconds for the 4×400 meter relay demonstrated his ability to assist the team with both sprints and relays. His personal best was last year’s time of 11.2 seconds in the 100-meter event, but his offseason training this season and experience since then makes one wonder as to what it could be reduced to this season.
As Bryson looks forward to the upcoming track season, he emphasizes teamwork and relationships with his other athletes and coaches. His overall contribution goes beyond performance; Bryson seeks to create a positive atmosphere, building relationships that could enhance the overall chemistry of the team. His excitement over what lies ahead is apparent as he dreams of not only individual achievement but group achievement on the part of the team. Striving to make it into the state championships, Bryson hopes to leave an impact felt much farther beyond the individual meets.
Another junior transfer student, Maurice Purify II, was in the news this football season too, demonstrating his versatility and skill on the field with some impressive statistics: 17 receptions for 251 yards and two touchdowns. A Also one of the best blocking wide receivers on the team, Maurice has proven that his services are not limited to catching passes. His commitment to the performance of the team demonstrates the importance of teamwork and flexibility in football. Maurice’s work has established a good foundation that he wants to transfer to track.
On the track, Maurice’s initial meet has already seen him show off his athleticism with a long jump of 23 feet 1.25 inches and a decent 60-meter dash time of 7.25 seconds. With a desire to win a championship in long jump, he is motivated to contribute more to the track team and is looking forward to applying his skills in sprinting events.
In last year‘s jumps, he ranked 5th and is currently committed to becoming number one. Through mastering his craft, Maurice is not just shooting for a personal best but also seeks to propel the team to general improvement. Together, Maurice and Bryson are going to have a huge impact on their sports, opening doors to a year to be remembered with the track team.
