Male Athlete of the Week: Cade Carter

Palisade Junior, Cade Carter, is the Male Athlete of the Week brought to you by Palisade Dino Mart. Carter plays football and is a bull rider in his freetime. In football, Carters plays Fullback and Defensive End. “My older brother first got me into football. I loved it when I first started and so I kept going with it in my life.” The love Carter has for the sport is a motivator to be a better player everyday. Football was born in Carter’s blood. “My greatest accomplishment in football was sticking with it, even when I was in a hard spot I worked harder everyday to get back into the position I was born to play in.” No matter the obstacle, Carter works to hurdle the challenges before him to keep on doing what he loves.

Being a student athlete isn’t always easy. It requires a lot of courage and determination, which are characters that are easy to come by for Carter, all with the help of those around him. “My biggest inspiration is my dad,” stated Cade. “He taught me what it means to be strong and that I have to work for what I want. He also taught me how to respect women and my elders and most importantly, he taught me who I am.” His peers are also his encouragement and the reason why Carter loves the sport. “My favorite thing about football is the brotherhood that is built within the teammates,” stated Carter. 

The dedication and commitment that Carter delegates to football certainly pays off. His contribution to the team and the bonds he makes drives motivation. Congratulations Cade Carter for receiving Athlete of the Week!