{"id":117048,"date":"2014-10-22T15:05:14","date_gmt":"2014-10-22T21:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/kc-davis-making-an-impact\/"},"modified":"2014-10-22T15:05:14","modified_gmt":"2014-10-22T21:05:14","slug":"kc-davis-making-an-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/kc-davis-making-an-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"KC Davis making an impact"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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KC Davis makes a tackle in the Cortez junior varsity game earlier this year.<\/span>Sam Green\/Dolores Star<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Before to every Dolores High School football game, KC Davis applies eye black, laces his cleats and fastens his chinstrap.<\/p>\n

Then, like a man possessed, the senior lineman hurtles his body around the field, opening holes for teammates and harassing the opposition.<\/p>\n

\u201c(Football) has been really fun,\u201d said Davis. \u201cOur guys have had more discipline (this year) on and off the field.\u201d<\/p>\n

Playing on Bears offensive and defensive lines, Davis has enjoyed his finest season to date. In addition to opening holes for Bears running backs, Davis ranks second on the team in tackles with 71 and first on the team in sacks with six.<\/p>\n

Such statistics are even more impressive given the fact that Davis weighs just 155 pounds and consistently battles far larger opponents.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m more of a speed guy on defense,\u201d said Davis. \u201cI know that I don\u2019t have size or power against a lot of (offensive) tackles, so I use my speed to get around them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Just how lethal Davis\u2019 speed can be became apparent on Oct. 3 when Davis made 16 tackles to help lead his team to a 28-19 homecoming victory over John Mall.<\/p>\n

Off the field, Davis consistently mentors younger teammates, while setting a example of what it means to be a Dolores Bear.<\/p>\n

\u201c(Davis) never misses a single day,\u201d said Dolores head coach Chris Trusler. \u201cHe\u2019s dedicated, and we always know he\u2019s going to be there. When he does talks, the kids look up to him. He\u2019s exactly the kind of kid you want to have on a football team.<\/p>\n

Davis plans to play basketball this winter and suit up for the Bears baseball team in the spring. He hopes to attend college and pursue a degree in business management.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, Davis said he wants close out his high school career with a win over Ignacio on Oct. 24.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou get a lot of confidence after a big win,\u201d said Davis. \u201cWinning adds more to the game.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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