Wilkerson’s Big Night in Splendora Earns Him Fayette Co. Athlete of Week Honors

La Grange senior football player Jakobe Wilkerson has clocked a ton of playing time for the Leopards and is putting his talents on full display. In a 38-7 victory against Splendora last Friday, Wilkerson notched a career high of three total touchdowns. Two of them were on the ground and one was a receiving score. It’s clear that Wilkerson has been an essential part for Leopards football.

“He’s a heck of a football player for us,” said La Grange head football coach Matt Kates. “So proud of how he’s overcome a lot of things in his life. The type of person he is, we’re most proud of, but excited about his play also.” Wilkerson’s big night has given him the nod for this edition’s Player of the Week.

Question: How does your performance vs. Splendora give you a boost going into the rest of the season?

Answer: “It gives me a really high boost and a good feeling that we’re gonna do pretty good in district. Now everybody knows that we can all work together and just have fun on the field.”

Question: What are some good qualities that you notice about this team?

Answer: “Everybody has their ups and downs, but everybody has their main spot. I think they do pretty good at it.”

Question: How fast can you run a 40-yard dash?

Answer: “I’d say 4.6.”

Question: Who’s your favorite NFL running back and why?

Answer: “I’d go with Derrick Henry. He’s big and he’s tough. He dominates.”

Question: What do you like the most about the game of football?

Answer: “Just the love and passion for it and how my family all loves it. They all went through it.”

Question: What kind of advice would you give someone who’s looking to play competitive football?

Answer: “Stay strong, keep

working at it, and always get better.”

Question: Where’s your favorite place to watch a football game and why?

Answer: “I would say at home. Just watching it with my family and friends.”

Question: What college or pro football team do you follow the most?

Answer: “I’ll go with the Texas Longhorns.”

Question: Who do you have winning this year’s Super Bowl and why?

Answer: “I’ll go with the Chiefs. That’s my favorite team.”

Question: What’s something you enjoy doing in La Grange?

Answer: “Just having fun and playing football.” Wilkerson is taking advantage of his senior year by going out with a bang.