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Column: George Hastings has develop into a do-it-all sophomore soccer star at Agoura Excessive

By Editorial Board Published October 20, 2024 6 Min Read
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Column: George Hastings has develop into a do-it-all sophomore soccer star at Agoura Excessive

Jamie Foxx, the actor, is standing within the Agoura Excessive parking zone speaking on his cellphone subsequent to his white Rolls Royce SUV, apparently ready for women’ volleyball apply to start since his daughter performs for the workforce. There aren’t any TMZ photographers hiding within the bushes.

Soccer coach Dustin Croick arrives in his golf cart to move me to the soccer workplace to talk with a 15-year-old sophomore who by no means can be mistaken for a star.

George Hastings feels like a reputation from a Seventeenth-century English novel. He’s a 5-foot-10, 175-pound soccer participant who might star for any workforce if a coach noticed what he does.

“He’s like an old-school player,” Croick stated. “He’s fast, he’s smart, he’s tough.”

He’s performed quarterback, working again, tight finish, slot receiver, free security, robust security, center linebacker and out of doors linebacker for the 7-1 Chargers.

Agoura sophomore George Hastings exhibits some emotion after win over Calabasas.

(Lynn Brennan)

“His football sense is so natural,” Croick stated. “The game slows down for him.”

Two weeks in the past in a recreation towards Dos Pueblos, he had 16 tackles, accomplished one go for a landing, caught a landing go, rushed for 80 yards, blocked a punt and compelled a fumble.

When the beginning quarterback went down due to a damaged leg towards Calabasas whereas the No. 2 and No. 3 quarterbacks have been unavailable due to accidents, Hastings took over within the fourth quarter and broke out of the pocket to attain the go-ahead landing, then made an interception to seal the victory.

“I don’t think he understands how good he is,” Croick stated.

Arriving on the soccer workplace, the door opens and Hastings is enjoying video pingpong with two JV gamers. It’s three sophomores matching wits and finger reflexes. Simply by no means go towards Hastings in any recreation. He’s acquired blond hair, braces on his enamel, appears to be like like a freshman however acts 18.

He has a 4.2 grade-point common and his mom, Carrie, is a sports activities psychologist for the Rams and Angel Metropolis FC. His father, Chuck, performed soccer at Princeton. He’s acquired two youthful brothers, ages 8 and 12, who play soccer. This household is so dedicated to soccer, they may star in their very own Dr Pepper industrial. They most likely placed on eyeblack earlier than going to mattress at evening.

Final week Hastings was so exhausted and beat up after enjoying Thursday evening that whereas going to math class he requested his girlfriend to assist him stroll up the steps. He provided no complaints for his bruises.

“I love it,” he stated. “I love the camaraderie. I love the brotherhood. I love contact. It’s just the perfect sport. There’s nothing like football. It’s the greatest game out there. It teaches you so much about growing up.”

What has enjoying soccer taught Hastings?

“One thing it has taught me is to become a good leader, you first have to be a good follower and learn from the people above you,” he stated. “The seniors on this team have helped me get through all the adversity we’ve had.”

His youthful brothers hold him humble.

“They make fun of me, I make fun of them,” Hastings stated. “The little guy definitely likes everyone else on the team. I was running out at halftime and he was like, ‘You better not fumble. I’m going to punch you.’ I was, ‘What the heck, man.’”

There’s a massive benefit having your mom as a sports activities psychologist. She offers good pep talks and doesn’t cost for her companies.

“Thank God,” he stated. “If you need help, you can ask her. It’s a great resource to have because the mental aspect is really important when it comes to football. It helps to know the right strategy to remain calm, cool and collective.”

In eight video games, Hastings is 5 for 5 passing with one landing. He’s rushed for 521 yards and 5 touchdowns. He’s caught eight passes with one landing. He leads the workforce with 89 tackles. His data of the offense and protection is astounding for a 15-year-old.

“It’s like a second language to me,” he stated. “I just know how our plays work and how our defense works.”

Croick is aware of with Hastings’ versatility, there are numerous choices for using him. The coach simply wants to plot methods.

“He doesn’t seem fazed by anything,” Croick stated.

Hastings has met Rams gamers whereas along with his mother, studied them and are available away considering, “They’re people too. They have personal lives like everyone else.”

The following take a look at for Hastings needs to be working into Foxx to see who’s the larger superstar on campus.

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