Brandon Myers and the Durant Cougars are getting ready for the Friday, Nov. 11, playoff game at East Lake. Myers, a senior, has been integral to the team’s success: he’s gained 577 receiving yards, scored 11 touchdowns on offense and also added a kick return touchdown that helped the team win the Redman Cup.
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How do you feel about this season and the way things have gone for you and the team?
I think I worked my hardest this offseason to get prepared for this season. As a team, we worked hard together. Our summer workout program was phenomenal … I think we’re having a really successful season because we worked so hard in the summer.
What did you change from last season to this season that’s been working for you?
I changed my work ethic. I’ve been working out pretty much whenever I could. I work out all the time during the summer. I used to wake up early in the morning to go to the gym before school, then I’d come back and take a shower before school. Pretty much what changed is my work ethic.
Has any drill in particular helped you out?
What I do is, I take the drills I learn from the camps I go to and the drills that we do here with my wide receivers coach, I take them home and I work on them every day.
What’s been your favorite moment of the season?
Running the kick return back against Plant City. It was probably the biggest regular season game of the year. It was always a number one goal of mine, to get a kick return (touchdown) this year, since it’s my first time doing it, this year.
Any college plans?
Right now, I’m committed to the University of Central Arkansas.
Any idea what you want to major in?
I want to major in business management.
What’s one goal you want to accomplish before you leave school?
I want to try to get past the first round of the playoffs. I feel like everybody’s doubting us. I don’t think anybody really has faith in us, except for some people at our school. But a lot of people doubt us. I want to prove a lot of people wrong. Our team believes in us, and we want everyone else to believe in us.
Your brother, Cameron, had a breakout year this year, so now you could say both Myers brothers are impact players for the Cougars. How does it feel, seeing your younger brother having a great year with you?
I think it’s pretty cool. Not many people have the opportunity to play with their siblings in high school. I think it’s pretty cool to have him play alongside me. He looks up to me, I look up to him, so we work together through the offseason.