This week we travel to central Phoenix and visit the Knight's of St. Mary's High School. Here we find a team in division 2 that is 3-1 on the season. The Knight's face Notre Dame Prep tonight in a game that promises to be very entertaining. The Knight's are quarterbacked by senior Gabe Losada. He has been the starter since his sophomore season and is a proven leader for the Knights. He threw for 3,448 yards and 42 touchdowns and just 7 interceptions as a junior. He even had 9 touchdowns in one game. In case you're wondering the team he touched for 9 TD's was Camelback. This year he is off to another great start. He already has 1129 yards and 7 touchdowns. He is on pace to add another 2,800 yards to his career total.
Losada is not only just a leader on the field, but in the classroom as well. He holds a 3.75 GPA and has a goal of going to college and playing football. He says he would love to have football pay for his education. When not playing football he enjoys hanging out with friends and family. He says it's hard to balance school, football and a social life but is up for the task.
He started playing football because of his family. He has grown up around the game and loves to play football. His goal for this season, for St. Mary's to win their section and be able to wear the coveted gold pants while making noise in the state playoffs.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with St. Mary's it's a school rich with tradition. It's probably the best high school in the state when it comes to tradition. Losada says "it's unlike anything you've ever seen". From the gold pants the team wears in the playoffs to pregame prayer at the historic St. Mary's Archway. Every Friday the stands at Phoenix College's Hoy Field are pack with green and white. After each score the cheerleaders throw out mini footballs and the student section is always ready to support their Knights. The tradition at St. Mary's is truly indescribable.
Losada helps carry on that tradition. He is a remarkable young man that one will make a difference in this world. He is only 17 yet seems to be wise beyond his years. He is a very respectful young man and I am honored to show you a piece of his life.
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