“Isaiah Davis is a big, physical running back with good speed. He’s a great leader and the glue that keeps the Joplin team together. In crunch time, he’s the one who drives the bus.”

Doug Buckmaster

Head Coach Head coach at Carl Junction High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-1, 230-pound senior running back and linebacker rushed for 2,283 yards and 45 touchdowns on 252 carries this past season, leading the Eagles (13-1) to the Class 6 state championship game. Davis also caught 19 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns, while recording 50 tackles on defense. An All-Central Ozarks Conference selection, he was a Second Team All-State honoree as a junior.

Academic Achievement

Davis has maintained a 3.33 GPA in the classroom. He has verbally committed to play football on scholarship at South Dakota State University next fall.

Exemplary Character

Davis has served as a mentor for students with special needs and has volunteered locally on behalf of the Miracle League baseball program.