PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Colby Poe

SENIOR • QUARTERBACK • ELLENDER MEMORIAL

Name:

Colby Poe

Height:

5’10”

Weight:

160

Team:

Ellender

Class:

Senior

Sports played:

Football

Position:

Colby is the starting quarterback for the Patriots. He is also a safety for the Patriots squad.

Statistics:

Colby was one of the most gifted players in the Houma-Thibodaux area in the 2016 football season. He completed 116-of-205 passes for 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in the past season. He also had 1,757 yards through the air.

Strengths:

Colby has a quick release, which allows him to get the ball out of his hands quickly and into the hands of Ellender’s playmakers. He’s also a tough, smart player who isn’t afraid to deal with adversity throughout the game. the season.

What does his coach say?

“He’s one heck of a player. He does a lot of things well for us. I think the kids respect him in the huddle, and he’s going to be missed.”

-David McCormick

Credentials:

Ellender senior Colby Poe is one heck of a football player. The Patriots quarterback put on a show with his arm in 2016, completing 116 passes for 1,757 yards and 21 touchdowns in 11 games. The Patriots made the Class 4A State Playoffs in 2016, thanks, in part, to his leadership on the field. Coaches say that Poe is one of the team’s hardest workers, which leads to his success.

Visit houmatimes.com to see a video of Colby doing his thing!

PLAYER OF THE WEEK