Dec. 10, 2019
By Rafaella Paes
Staff Writer
The Lighthouse’s Athlete of the Month is senior Isaiah DeLaCruz. He is the starting safety and wide receiver on the football team. DeLaCruz made the varsity team this year and proved himself to be a dedicated football player who helped the team become North I Group II state champions.
VIDEO INTERVIEW BY RAFAELLA PAES
After losing 26 seniors last year, DeLaCruz said he saw the opportunity to start this year, and he took it. He had four interceptions this year and crushed it on defense.
“My life just wouldn’t be the same without football in it. I don’t know what I would do with myself if I ever had to stop playing,” DeLaCruz said.
PHOTO BY JOSE GUZMAN, OCT. 4 AWAY GAME AGAINST NEW MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Although he hasn’t committed to a college yet, DeLaCruz said he intends to major in business and is planning on playing college football.
“I know that it’s going to be hard, but it’s been my dream for so long. I want to keep pushing and achieve my goals,” DeLaCruz said.
PHOTO BY JOSE GUZMAN, NOV. 15 HOME GAME AGAINST MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL
DeLaCruz also runs on both the indoor and outdoor track and field teams. He excels in pole vaulting and has been on the varsity team for four years. He said the pressure of being a triathlete has taught him the importance of having a strong work ethic.
PHOTO BY JOSE GUZMAN, NOV. 15 HOME GAME AGAINST MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL
“I worked hard to get to where I am today, and I’m so grateful to have people by my side every step of the way,” said DeLaCruz.
VIDEO RECORDING FROM BILLY WILDE, OCT. 4 AWAY GAME AGAINST NEW MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
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