Steven Wright: Athlete of the Week: Alex Lee, Oakwood
As Alex Lee raced into the endzone for the first time as a varsity player, he couldn’t help but let the amazing feeling get to him in the moment. He was waiting to get hit by defenders as he ran but it never happened. It did happen on a touchdown pass during the game. Throwing to what Lee described was a great route run by Michael Woeste, the quarterback took a hard hit after releasing the ...
Steven Wright highlights Oakwood's Alex Lee as Athlete of the Week. The junior football player made a remarkable debut as a varsity quarterback when he scored a touchdown with a pass to Michael Woeste during a game against Milton-Union on September 4th. Lee showcased his versatility by contributing 296 yards on 16 of 25 completions, with 2 touchdowns through the air and an additional touchdown on the ground.
Despite his personal expectations not being met during the game, Lee expressed his delight at the recognition, stating that football demands mental toughness and a competitive spirit to succeed against the defense. The Southwestern Buckeye League quarterback leads the league in passing yards and ranks in the top-5 of all area quarterbacks through the first three weeks of the season.
Lee credits his offensive line and receivers, whom he regards as among the best in the SWBL, for making his role in the team's successful start easier. He emphasizes the importance of a team culture that pushes everyone to give their best every time, which has motivated him to pursue his dream of becoming the team's starting quarterback.
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