Key West
Senior, Running Back
Key West faced what seemed to be insurmountable odds on Oct. 14 against undefeated Estero High, yet managed to stay within striking distance until the final buzzer. The catalyst in that exciting matchup was running back James Reynolds. At times, Reynolds used his speed to break the corner and gain positive yards. Other times, it was his evasiveness that kept him from going down. And when there was no way around the Estero line, Reynolds lowered his head and plowed through it, carrying anyone foolish enough to keep hanging on with him. The Conchs fed him the ball 25 times in the game, which he turned into 175 yards, one touchdown and a 2-point conversion. Coach Johnny Hughes described him as intelligent – his GPA is north of 4.0 – and hard-working, never skipping a practice or workout. Reynolds is a quiet leader, setting the example by his actions and work ethic, making him the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
“He is a workhorse.”
– Johnny Hughes, Key West head football coach
