Booker T. Washington High School has been on a roll, winning all seven of their first regular season games. And after defeating their most challenging district opponent this past week, the Eagles have positioned themselves as the best in the region.
A huge part of Booker T.’s undefeated run is senior running back Anthony Brown and junior quarterback Kamryn Jackson.
Brown brings a pro-style vision to the game at running back for the Eagles. His ankle-breaking cuts are more lethal than an And 1 mixtape guard, and his breakaway speed can do damage in the open field.
Jackson, on the other hand, can make plays with his feet and arm coming off the play-action fake. In goal line scenarios defenses are left to his mercy based on how Jackson decides to carve defenses apart in preparation for the playoffs.
The Defender spoke with both Brown and Jackson to discuss their undefeated run, keys to success, advice to others and more.
Undefeated Run
Brown: “Honestly we’ve been working. Since the summer has started there have been no days off. The whole team is there early in the morning working their behinds off.”
Style of Play
Jackson: “I just get the ball to my playmakers and they make plays. My O-Line does what they do for me and give me time so I can do that.”
30-13 victory over Furr
Brown: “My O-Line blocked really good so I could hit the holes, and get there. Altogether it was a team win and team effort.”
Jackson: “We kept our composure; we came out and made sure we were fighting hard and made sure we were a second-half team.”
Amazing Cut on TD vs. Furr
Brown: “I saw my blocker coming, saw I had enough time to make the cut, made it scored, and am thankful for my O-Line for making the blocks.”
Leadership
Jackson: “Just making sure all my guys stay together, and work as one team. Then we will always be a second-half team.”
Moving Forward
Brown: “Next week we will start right back at 1 and 0.”
Jackson: “We have to stay together and practice hard every week.”
About Anthony Brown
Twitter: @sweetfeetbrown_
Current offer: Lincoln University
Player he studies: Saquon Barkley
Favorite artists: Lil Baby and NBA Youngboy
Shout-outs: “My coach, running back coach and O-Line.”
About Kamryn Jackson
Twitter: @kamrynjackson_
Player he studies: Justin Fields
Favorite artists: Lil Baby and NBA Youngboy
Hobbies: Being with animals
Shoutouts: “Coach, God, and my O-Line.”