The Turkey Creek Trojans JV team picked up right where it left off, handling the Wesley Chapel Cowboys Aug. 9, in a 21-6 win that was called early because of lightning. According to coach Dub Atkins, Corey Thornton was an impact player on both sides of the ball, moving the rock downfield and keeping the Wesley Chapel offense honest with his play at linebacker.
What’s your role on this Trojans team?
I play running back, and I think they’re going to move me to safety, but I play outside linebacker.
You guys did well on Saturday. Tell me about the game.
I ran the ball a couple times, got a couple yards, made some tackles, but I think I could have done better in that game. … At first, it was, like, an easy game. But, after the delay, they went back out there, and they had more energy than us. They came out with a harder fight. But, we held them off.
You play running back and linebacker right now, but which do you prefer?
I like offense, I like defense, but I like laying the hit more than getting hit. So, I’d say linebacker.
What are you hoping to do this season?
I’m hoping to go undefeated and win the Superbowl. Same thing as last year.
How long have you been playing with Turkey Creek football?
I’ve been playing with the Trojans since Midgets, so it’s been three years.
What other sports do you play?
I play basketball and football. I like football better. It’s a more physical sport.
What else do you like to do for fun?
I like playing games, like a normal kid. I like video games, watching TV, going out to places.
Video games?
I play Madden, NBA, Call of Duty, stuff like that.
Who’s your team in Madden?
My teams are the Falcons and the Seahawks. One time, I was at a friend’s house, and we were playing, and I was like, ‘I’m gonna get the Falcons for the first time.’ And I actually beat him, so I was like, ‘You know what? The Falcons are my new team.’
What about NBA?
I like the New York Knicks. I love Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith: They’re two of my favorite players.
What are your favorite movies?
I don’t really know. I like action movies and sports movies.
What’s your favorite sports movie, then?
“All Things Fall Apart.” It’s got that rapper, 50 Cent. He was the running back, and he was gonna go to college, but then he found out he had a tumor.
What about TV?
I like ESPN, SportsCenter, stuff like that. And, I also like watching cartoons.
Favorite food?
I’d say my favorite food is macaroni. Mac and cheese.
Favorite books?
My favorite book, I’d say, is the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series.
You said football is your favorite sport. What’s your favorite team, outside of Madden?
My favorite team is the New York Giants. I’m from here, but I was raised in New York and came back here.
So, what football team would you want to play for, if you had the chance?
I honestly always wanted to play for the Giants. I would probably play safety or running back.
If you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be?
Lightning speed, like the Flash.
You can either be rich or famous, but you have to pick one. What do you pick?
I would rather be rich. When you’re rich, you’ve got money and you could become famous.