My Jersey
This year, the Senior boys and girls basketball players and managers will each have a home game in which they get to honor someone from the Neoga School District staff that has had an impact in their life. They will present their game day jersey to their person of choice and tell them why they have made a positive impact on them. Today’s “My Jersey, Your Impact” highlights Carter Young. Carter chose to give his jersey to his Grandpa and Neoga CUSD Custodian Tom Young. Below is Carter’s explanation for his choice.
“I chose my Grandpa Young because, no matter what, he is always there for me. He makes it to all of my sports games that he can and goes out of his way to do so. If he cannot make a game he is always watching it or asking for updates. He is also a big influence on my love for Illinois Basketball and basketball in general. I always loved staying at his house and sleeping in the decked out Illinois basement. Every decoration and piece of furniture is Illinois. My grandpa is the biggest influence in my sports career and is who I choose to give my jersey to.”