Okeechobee High School senior Matthew May is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for his performance with the Brahman varsity football team.
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Okeechobee High School senior Matthew May is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for his performance with the Brahman varsity football team.
Matthew plays tight end, defensive end, and is Okeechobee’s punter. He is ranked first in Okeechobee’s district in punt average. He’s been recognized multiple time by Brahman coaches as the Special Teams Player of the Game for pinning opponents deep in their own territory with terrific his punt placement.
In addition to being ranked as the punter with the highest punt average, Matthew is ranked 11th in the division. His longest punt of the year was a 60-yard bomb in Okeechobee’s win against DeSoto County during the season opener.
During Okeechobee’s big district win over the Port St. Lucie Jaguars on Oct. 10, Matthew secured a 15-yard touchdown catch. On defense he had seven total tackles including one tackle for loss. The Brahmans defeated the Jaguars 33-6.
During that win the Brahmans had two rushers gain over 100 yards. Seniors Ignacio Gomez and Isaias Williams ran for 148 yards and 145 yards respectively. Gomez scored two touchdowns, while Williams scored one touchdown. Junior John Immerfall led the Brahman defense with two sacks, while Okeechobee had seven tackles for loss overall
If you have someone you’d like to nominate for Big Lake Athlete of the Week, email Lake Okeechobee News sports reporter Richard Marion at rmarion@iniusa.org or visit our Athlete of the Week nomination page at southcentralfloridalife.com/athlete
