Personal Statement

My name is Deriah McDaniel and I am the starting Linebacker at McEachern High School. This is the third year my school has added its Flag Football program and last year (2021 season) was my first time ever playing football. Before last year, I was never really be interested in football at all because I had been running track for as long as I can remember. I would always question my parents about why they were so excited while watching professional football on Sunday but now, I totally understand. Our school wass lucky enough to be able to add a flag program alongside many of our other sports. I am so happy that I stepped out of my comfort zone and decided to tryout. Ever since that day I fell in love with the game and now it is is a huge part of my life. My rookie season went exceptionally well, I had about 107 flag pulls, 5 pass break ups and I even obtained the tittle of  All-Area player along with a few of my teammates. My team made it all the way to the Elite-8 and lost to Marietta High School. Although our 2021 season outcome wasn't how we had expected,  I ended it with a Defensive MVP Award given to me by my coaches for all my hard work. I am so grateful for having the opportunity to play football and be apart of not only my schools history but the history of flag football.