Meet star quarterback Anthony Stone Jr. Anthony is no stranger to the game of football as he has been playing since he was just 5 years old. Along with that, his dad is a football coach, so football is a way of life for them. Anthony stands at 5’9″ and 155 lbs and can throw some serious passes. His ability to think quickly and connect with his teammates doesn’t go unnoticed. Anthony is also a phenomenal student in the classroom. He attends Rockford East High in Illinois and has a current gpa of 3.87. He is a part of the class of 2027 and has dreams of playing at a collegiate level.
What got you into playing football?
“My dad, he brought me to flag football and I liked it.”
Who is your favorite player to watch?
” Drew Brees”
What team do you root for?
“Patriots”
What are your goals going forward?
“I want to play football at a collegiate level.”
What do you think your biggest strength is?
“My leadership, keeping other players heads up.”
Pictured above is #18 Anthony and his teammates
Do you have a fun fact about yourself?
” I’m colorblind.”
What do you like to do outside of football?
“I like to workout.”
What is your biggest accomplishment so far?
” The way I have grown as a person with football.”
What is your dream school to play for?
” Illinois State “
What do you want to do with football in the future?
” Long term I’d like to become some sort of trainer and help other kids achieve their goals.”
What makes you stand out?
” The way my team and I bond.”