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Roye Oliver III

Wide receiver
HAMILTON HS
CHANDLER, ARIZONA
SOPHOMORE
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

92

Passes Caught

1843

Receiving Yards

29

Receiving Touchdowns

2

Punt Returns
“Roye is very instinctive, explosive and has great body control. He makes tough catches and plays look easy.”
Chris McDonald
Head Coach - Basha High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11, 165-pound sophomore wide receiver caught 92 passes for 1,843 yards and 29 touchdowns this past season, leading the Huskies (12-1) to the Open Division state tournament semifinals. Oliver tied the state record for touchdown receptions in a season this fall, and he is already the Conference 6A state record-holder with 40 career touchdown catches. He also returned two punts for scores.

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Academic Achievement

Oliver has maintained a 3.31 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his junior year of high school next fall.

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Exemplary Character

Oliver has volunteered as a flag football referee and has donated his time to multiple community service initiatives through his church.