This spring, Ryker stepped up and tackled not just one, but two new(ish) sports! He joined Erie Elite’s Hybrid Football team and also gave middle school track and field a shot—literally and figuratively.
Football season was a blast. Ryker embraced every element (snow, sleet, rain, and finally sunshine), and he loved every second of it. He played center—likely thanks to his spot-on snapping skills—and really held his own. His coaches were a highlight: tough but incredibly encouraging, and they helped push the team to grow. With three practices a week and games on top of that, Ryker built not only strength but also some great new friendships.
Track added another layer of fun. He competed in the 100-meter dash, shot put, high jump, and long jump. He’ll tell you he joined mostly to hang out with friends—and isn’t that a huge part of it? For a while, he was juggling both sports, heading to track practice from 3:00–4:30 p.m., then going straight to football from 5:30–7:30 p.m. It was a lot, but all that movement clearly paid off—he’s grown taller, stronger, and leaner this season.
Ryker didn’t waste any time jumping into summer either—he kicked things off with a football camp and is already focused on staying in shape. He’s gearing up for his first tackle football season this fall. Gulp!
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