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Sr. Spotlight - #63 Chayton Ellick<br />
Easily the biggest player on the team, Chayton Ellick stands out in crowd, and #63 isn’t hard to find. “Chayton has been playing with us for a long<br />
time. And even all the way back to middle school and up through his Sr. year, opposing coaches always notice Chay and want to talk about him,” said<br />
Stroud coach, Chris Elerick.<br />
And it’s no surprise. Ellick has been a force for the Tigers since moving to Stroud in the 7 th grade. Playing football, basketball and baseball – he has<br />
been an active athlete for a long time.<br />
And while he loves being on the field playing, it’s not just about playing ball for Chayton. “He really enjoys being around his teammates,” continued<br />
Coach Elerick. “Either in the locker room after practice, or running around town, or out at our house with a bunch of the guys cutting up and laughing<br />
– he’s a friendly guy.”<br />
Offensive Line coach Josh Presley had this to say about his Sr. left tackle, “Chayton really made a big jump this year, as a senior. He made the move to<br />
left tackle, where we felt like we needed him most, and has done a very good job.” “He worked hard all winter, spring and summer, going to camps<br />
and getting better – and that is paying off now.”<br />
For Ellick, sports is a family affair…his older brother, Billie (a Tiger alumni), is playing at Panhandle State University, where Chayton also has an offer to<br />
go play.<br />
“Chayton has very strong family support,” said Coach Elerick. “You see that often, from his parents but also from his extended family. And they support<br />
not just Chay, but all his teammates as well.”<br />
From the locker room to the playing field, look for big things from #63 this season!<br />
Here are some things Chayton’s teammates had to say about him:<br />
Chay is a good guy. He always makes sure I have a ride.<br />
Been balling with this guy since 7 th grade! Great teammate!<br />
Works hard and makes sacrifices for our team.<br />
He might be the funniest guy I’ve ever met. He’s one of my best friends and he’s a really<br />
talented tackle.<br />
Hard worker, that’s our BIG MAN.<br />
He brings good energy!<br />
Q & A with Chayton Ellick:<br />
Do you have any superstitions?<br />
Before every game, I play Thuderstruck by AC/DC. I’ve done it since the 5 th<br />
grade.<br />
Who is your favorite sports star?<br />
Von Miller and Landon Collins.<br />
What is the one Super-Power you would like to have?<br />
The ability to breath underwater.<br />
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go, and who would go with you?<br />
I would go to Italy with my closest friends.<br />
What is your favorite thing about Stroud Football?<br />
The way we do things. The tradition of the football program.<br />
Who is your role-model, or someone who has had a big impact on your life?<br />
Stroud High School coaching staff. They have made me a better person on and off the field.<br />
If you could have dinner with any 2 people, who would they be?<br />
Favorite Quote:<br />
Ray Lewis and Deion Sanders.<br />
“I’m never satisfied. I’m always trying to get better and learn from my mistakes.” Russell Westbrook
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