Sunlake is one of those programs that have provided stability and consistency to the Pasco County Football landscape and that’s because they are notorious for getting the absolute most from the talent they have available on their roster. Their coaching situation isn’t an issue–they’ve only had one coach (Bill Browning) in their nine year existence and they’ve (yet again) got a group of young men in the trenches that are large and nasty setting them up for yet-another winning season–which would be their seventh consecutive if they were to accomplish that.

WHAT WAS SAID:
“WR – Ryan Clark (Sunlake) – Class of 2017
Clark caught twenty-one passes for 461 yards and four touchdowns for the Seahawks in addition to nearly three-hundred yards in kick/punt returns. Clark’s work rate was superior today and his route-running was just as superlative giving undisciplined DB’s fits. Clark’s assessment of the action was? “There was a lot of good competition out there. I’m not as big of a named prospect as some of these guys out here today, but I busted my butt as hard as them worked for it.”

WHAT THE ‘EYE IN THE SKY’ SAID:
Simple and to the point. Clark does everything for Sunlake and we can expect him to do everything this year that he showcased at the event. The 5-feet, 9-inch 170-pounder runs crisp routes, has excellent hands and is very technically sound overall.

THE IMPACT:
The Seahawks began their program winning just five games in their first three seasons ending up with a record of 5-25. Fast forward the next six seasons and the ‘Hawks are 53-13 averaging nearly nine wins a season thanks in-large to players like Clark and guys before him that possessed the same mentality. Ryan Clark (to us at least) is the quintessential Sunlake Football player in terms of matching up talent and drive.

What do we mean by that? Check his quote. One of the most-refreshing things about Sunlake is he isn’t the only one that feels that it doesn’t matter whether or not he’s got stars next to his name, it’s about the results on Friday nights and it’s about the process of preparation and getting better. We expect him to do everything because he’s willing to do everything just like several other players on their roster–which, of course–is a coaches’ dream and is going to impact teammates and provide examples of how it should be done within the program for years to come.