When Elias Redlew was 14 years previous and a freshman placing on soccer pads for the primary time to attempt to impress his mother and father at residence, he didn’t know what he was doing.
“I didn’t know how much range of movement I’d have or how it would affect my speed,” he stated.
His father tried to assist him.
“I walked outside and hit the door and he said, ‘You’re going to have to get used to the pads.’”
Redlew, 6 ft 2 and 185 kilos, has gotten as snug sporting pads as Superman sporting a pink cape.
He has turn out to be a three-sport standout at San Pedro Excessive with a 4.7 grade-point common. He was the Metropolis Part Open Division offensive participant of the 12 months as a junior receiver. This season, he has 60 catches for 1,150 yards and 13 touchdowns. He’s additionally a beginning guard who dunks for the basketball staff and is among the favorites to win a Metropolis excessive bounce championship after tying for second place final 12 months.
He’ll be one of many gamers to observe when San Pedro performs host to Carson on Thursday night time to determine the Marine League soccer championship.
“He never played football until high school,” coach Corey Walsh stated. “His potential is super high. Each year, he’s continued to get better.”
Redlew’s intelligence mixed with a persona that makes him unafraid to discover new experiences gives insights into an athlete not afraid to be uncomfortable at instances.
“Experience brings you intellect,” he stated. “If you step out of your comfort zone, it will build knowledge.”
San Pedro basketball coach John Bobich has recognized Redlew since he was 11. He was on a youth basketball staff together with his son.
“He is one the most humble and kindest athletes I’ve known,” Bobich stated. “He definitely has the record for fist bumps as not a day goes by where Elias walks up with a fist bump and a smile saying, ‘Hello coach B!’”
Redlew has obtained one B in highschool. He’s taking 4 superior placement courses this semester.
“I’m down for the challenge,” he stated. “In order to play sports, I had to hit the books. In middle school, I was always shy and thought I could do it on my own. I learned to ask for help. Teachers are never not going to help you.”
Redlew welcomes challenges on and off the sphere. He’s had a number of enormous performances this season. He had six catches for 160 yards and two touchdowns in opposition to Wilmington Banning. He had 11 receptions for 217 yards and two touchdowns in opposition to unbeaten Laguna Seaside. There have been six catches for 212 yards and two touchdowns in opposition to Granada Hills Kennedy.
Receiver Elias Redlew of San Pedro has a 4.7 GPA.
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Redlew stated of taking part in receiver: “I really like how different it is. There’s so many unknown things you can do with the player guarding you . He doesn’t know your next move. You have the ability to affect the game as long as your team trusts you.”
San Pedro (5-4, 3-0) vs. Carson (6-3, 3-0) is at all times an enormous rivalry recreation. This one needs to be higher than ever. Beside the league title being at stake, a Carson win would possibly propel the Colts to the No. 1 seed within the Metropolis Part Open Division playoffs. Pairings shall be revealed on Saturday. The ambiance needs to be electrical at San Pedro.
“I can’t wait for that game,” Redlew stated. “Everybody will be there. Everybody knows that’s the biggest game of the year and is our senior night.”
If San Pedro wins, possibly he’ll do a dunk afterward within the fitness center or carry out the high-jump pit and attempt to clear his career-best 6-2.
No matter occurs, it’s OK to admire an adolescent who will get A’s on his report card, performs three sports activities and has a need to problem his thoughts and physique on daily basis.
