Gatorade 2019 - 2020: Player of the Year

Football - Louisiana

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FOOTBALL

Christian Westcott

Quarterback/defensive lineman
LAKESHORE HS
MANDEVILLE, LOUISIANA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

2346

Passing yards

30

Passing touchdowns

1181

Rushing yards

47.5

Tackles
“Christian Westcott is absolutely remarkable. He is very hard to defend, and the intensity he brings to the game is second to none. He is one heck of a player.”
Chris Blocker
Head Coach - Head coach of Fontainebleau High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 205-pound senior quarterback and defensive end had led the Titans to a 13-0 record and a berth in the Class 4A state semifinals against Warren Easton High at the time of his selection. The District 9-4A Offensive Player of the Year, Westcott passed for 2,346 yards and 30 touchdowns while rushing for 1,181 yards and 35 scores through 13 games. The District 8-4A Defensive Player of the Year as a junior, Westcott also totaled 47.5 tackles, including 19.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and two interceptions this fall, returning one for a TD entering the state semifinals.

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Academic Achievement

Westcott has maintained an A average in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

The vice president of Lakeshore’s chapter of the Future Farmers of America, Westcott has volunteered locally providing food to the elderly and needy, and he has donated his time with the Miracle League, which helps children with disabilities play baseball.