The Sebastian River High School (SRHS) Football Spotlight Players of Week 5 are Colton Gadd and Kayden Bembry. These dedicated young athletes have demonstrated exceptional hard work and dedication to their team.
Colton Gadd #19
Senior Colton Gadd, a safety for the SRHS Shark Varsity football team, is an athletic standout and an academic achiever with a 4.0 GPA. Post-graduation, he plans to pursue higher education and embark on a journey of exploration across the United States, a passion fueled by his love for travel.
Despite a hiatus from football during his younger years, Gadd’s senior season marked a triumphant return to the sport. He credits his family and coaches for their unwavering support and guidance.
“I want to give a big shoutout to my mom, dad, and brother for being there for me and supporting me in playing the sport I love,” Gadd said to Sebastian Daily. “The coaches have played a huge role in teaching me how to be a team player and stay committed to this great group of people.”
Coach Perry enjoys watching Gadd’s work ethic and willingness to get better.
“Colton displays an exceptional attitude and work ethic. He’s able to take that positive attitude and work ethic and apply it to what he’s doing. He’s just improving every day, understanding his role better. I just love his grind; I love his grit. I feel like he’s very hungry. That’s what I love about him, just seeing his willingness to get better every day and wanting to impact our season in any way, whether it’s special teams or his position. As he keeps yearning to learn, he’s going to find his niche within the team, with the positive attitude he brings every day. Sooner than later, he will make a play to help us this season,” Coach Perry told Sebastian Daily.
Kayden Bembry #56
Kayden Bembry, a versatile offensive and defensive lineman for the Sharks, has been involved in football for 11 years. Post-graduation, he plans to pursue higher education in business.
Bembry attributes much of his success to the coaches who have supported him from the very beginning. One of his most cherished memories is executing a guard pull play flawlessly.
Beyond football, Bembry enjoys playing video games, exploring fashion trends, and traveling with his family.
He extends his gratitude to all the coaches who believed in his abilities and guided him to success. Additionally, he acknowledges the unwavering support of his parents, who have been instrumental in his journey.
Bembry’s coaches admire his hard work and dedication and feel he is highly coachable.
Head Coach Perry: “He’s just works. He has worked extremely hard to find his value to the team. He’s taken a ton of pride in learning his job to the best of his ability. It’s called hard work. Kayden is not afraid of the process. Trusting our team process, Kayden will find his way to become impactful for us during this season. With his development and work ethic, Kayden is going to have plenty of opportunities to help us in this long season.”
Assistant Coach William Franklin: “Bembry is a blessing for us. He has come in, worked hard, and is extremely coachable. He constantly wants to get better and pushes his fellow linemen to do the same! He really makes coaching him fun.”
Upcoming Games
- Friday, September 20, 2024, 7:00 pm Kickoff – Away at South Fork High School
- Friday, September 27, 2024, 7:00 pm Kickoff – Home against Okeechobee High School (Pinkout)
- Friday, October 4, 2024, 7:00 pm Kickoff – Home against Astronaut High School (Homecoming)
