Liberty Game

Sr. Spotlight - #10 Gage Parrick
While Gage Parrick may be new to the scene in Stroud, he wasted no time making a big impact on the field for the Tigers.
Coach Elerick said, “He just fit right in (after moving ½ through his Sophomore year), with our guys. It was a natural
fit. And then when we got on the field for his first football, things just clicked. He really did a great job as a Junior,
and is now having a great Sr. season, which is what we expect from him.” As a Junior, Parrick was a standout on both
sides of the ball. His Sr. season started with a bump in the road as he was slowed by an early season injury. “He has really
come on the last few games. He is a great young man, and a talented player, and I’m excited to see what the future
has in store for him. The sky is the limit, no doubt,” continued Coach Elerick.
On the field, Gage is as explosive as they come, with 10 TD’s in the past 2 games. Off the field, he likes going to eat with
his friends, hanging out at the house and joking around. “Those guys are pretty social. They spend a lot of time with
each other, on and off the field. And that is pretty special. They are a close knit group,” Coach said.
Gage’s running back coach Tim Hinds said he is very pleased with the way Gage has evolved as a running back. “It’s not
easy to make the transition from receiver to running back, but Gage has done it well. He is getting better each game,
really with each carry. He works hard at it, and is determined to be good,” Coach Hinds stated.
Secondary coach Rance Plunkett also had high praise for Parrick, “Last year, he had a great season at Safety. This year he
started off with an injury, and didn’t play much defense early. Then we moved him for a few weeks, and now he is back
at Safety and it has made us better for sure. He is confident back there, good in coverage and a good tackler. He is fun
to coach when he’s in his groove.”
Here are some things Gage’s teammates had to say about him:
Really fast and plays hard!
Great guy that brings a lot of energy and is electrifying on the field.
That boy can play some ball!
One of my best friends and fav teammates. Plays fast and tough.
Glad he’s on our team! One of the best athletes I’ve played with.
Hard working athlete.
Q & A with Gage Parrick:
Do you have any superstitions?
No
Who is your favorite sports star?
Adrian Peterson
What is the one Super-Power you would like to have?
Super Speed
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go, and who
would go with you?
Scotland with my family
What is your favorite thing about Stroud Football?
The Tradition and culture in town.
Who is your role-model, or someone who has had a big impact on your life?
My parents
If you could have dinner with any 2 people, who would they be?
Favorite Quote:
Chris Rock and Abe Lincoln
Sucks, go again!