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Week 1
Jaylen
BALL

2016-2020

Where are living now?
Akron, OH

What are you doing now?
I am in my second year of physical therapy school at Cleveland state university. I am also currently working as a physical therapy aide/ youth athlete coach at an outpatient physical therapy clinic called The PT Center for sports medicine, in Fairlawn, Ohio.

Did you play collegiately?
Yes, for one year at the University of Akron. I stopped after tearing my ACL for the 3rd time.

What is the fondest memory from your playing career at DeSales?
Scoring the game winning touchdown against Archbishop Kettering Alter my senior year. That game was epic.

What made playing for DeSales so special?
DeSales is a place with a very rich tradition and places an emphasis on developing great people, not just great athletes. Playing for DeSales, it always felt like a big family and we always had such great support from alumni, coaches, families, and the community. The pregame theater meetings and the entrance into our home stadium down the walkway of champions give me goosebumps just thinking about them.

What was your best game?
Against Dayton Belmont my senior year. I scored 2 touchdowns, had over 100 rushing yards and 10 tackles

What was it like playing for Coach Wiggins?
Coach Wiggins was passionate, loving, and an overall great leader. He always placed a heavy emphasis on playing for the “7 letters on the front of your jersey.” Not only did Coach Wiggins help develop us as football players, but more importantly, he helped develop us into young men. High school coaches play such a pivotal role in the transition from kids to young adults, and I will forever be grateful for the impact that Coach Wiggins had on me and my brother.

Do you still follow the Stallions and if so, how closely?
Yes, I try to tune into pouring purple during the season to listen to at least 4-5 games.