It’s truly impressive how much of a difference a change of scenery can make in the game of football. Going into this season, Crowville Junior High had two players that had didn’t want to play football because of the poor experiences they had at previous schools. Now after the season, those same two players move on as two of the football team’s main leaders, now continuing that journey next season at Franklin Parish High School.
The first of these players is Colton Allen, and you can read his story in full here. But after Colton joined the football team and realized he loved it at this new school, he convinced his friend Cam Lance to try it out too. Just like Colton, Cam found a renewed passion for the game at Crowville, leading to him participating in our Junior High All-American Game.
Cam tried football for the first time 2 seasons ago at his previous school, where he played quarterback. The entire environment around the team there just didn’t work for him, and when he transferred to Crowville last year, he had no interest in trying the game again. But Colton did convince him, and everything was different this time around. The culture and environment around the team was much healthier in Cam’s eyes and he found a new set of positions to play that were a better fit for his skillset.
Cam now plays wide receiver and safety, where his focus on speed and superior catching ability on both sides of the ball has made him a great asset on the field. He’s a reliable weapon on offense and a threat to intercept the ball on defense, and his dedication to continue improving in that area shows the potential he has as he continues to grow at the high school level. He enjoys playing both positions, and his goal is to play on both sides of the ball at high school.
Cam has grown to really enjoy playing football and we can’t wait to see where his journey goes at the as he moves to high school, but his main sport has always been baseball. He primarily pitches, where he has a solid curveball and change up in his repertoire. As of now, baseball is the sport he’s actually mainly looking to play at the college level, not football. Who knows though: never count the game of football out. Whatever ends up happening to Cam in his high school sports journey, we’ll be cheering him on every step of the way.
What got you into football?
I got into football this year. I was late getting in the season with my team. I wasn’t going to play, but my friend Colton begged me to play, so I decided to go to practice and just went from there.
What do you like the most about playing WR and Safety?
I just like catching the ball, no matter what side I’m playing on.
How have you grown the most as a player?
I’ve gotten quicker. I’ve become a better route runner.
How did you enjoy the bowl game?
I went to the All-American bowl and learned that there is always going to be someone better than you. I did’nt have a very good experience the first day because I didn’t do as well as I was capable of doing. But over time, I settled in and got better.
What game that you have played stood out to you the most? What stood out about it?
Our first regular season game. I got a pick playing safety, and then I got a couple touchdowns, and I was just getting better and better.
What’s your biggest strength on the field?
I’ve gotten faster and I’m very good at catching.
What do you want to improve on the most as you get to the high school level?
I want to get very fast, I want to jump high, and I want to get better at catching.
What sports do you play other than football?
Baseball is one of my favorite sports. I play centerfield and I mostly pitch.
What teams do you root for when you watch sports?
I root for LSU, and in the MLB I like the Braves.
What sports do you play other than football?
Baseball is one of my favorite sports. I play centerfield and I mostly pitch.
What hobbies do you have outside of sports?
I like hunting and riding 4 wheelers with my friends.
What do you want to do when you finish playing football?
I really like football, but baseball is my sport. I want to see where baseball goes, playing that in college. I would love to be a pitcher in college baseball.
What sports do you play other than football?
Baseball is one of my favorite sports. I play centerfield and I mostly pitch.
Why should fans keep their eye on you as a rising star in Louisiana High School Football?
You should watch me just to see my improvements and how much better I get throughout high school.
*We are about to begin the 2025 Gridiron Football Season and if you are a player that wants to be a part of the 2025 Gridiron Football Junior High All-American Bowl Game or the 2025 Gridiron Football Senior All-American Bowl Game, you must be at our events to be considered for the game. This will apply especially to Louisiana athletes since we have growing interest from outside the state. We are inviting top performers from our 7v7 tournaments, our elite camps, and finally, our Gridiron Football Media Day. We already have two elite camps posted below. To register, you can click any of the pictures below!
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