Picture: (back) MHS Football Coaches, Terrance Biggers, David Bloodworth, Keith Hodge (MHS Head Coach), Clayton Morris, and Jordan Garland. (front) Torie Lawrence, grandmother, Misti Lawrence, mother, and Sebastian Lawrence.
Murray, Ky., February 3,2021---------Murray High School senior,-Sebastian Lawrence, signed a Letter of Intent to play football at Eastern Illinois University (EIU), located in Charleston, Illinois. EIU is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), where Sebastian will vie for a position as a defensive linemen.
“I have no doubt Sebastian will excel at Eastern Illinois University. I am very proud and happy for him. Maybe they will have a ‘Jumbo’ play for him at Eastern!” said Ann Greenfield, Murray High Athletic Director.
Sebastian has played football since elementary school. “I would like to say I am blessed to have the opportunity to play at the next level, and thank everybody in the city of Murray who has supported me since the start,” Sebastian said. “ I also would like to specifically thank Mrs. Samons, our MHS school counselor, for helping me with every step in my recruiting process. Huge thanks to every coach that took the time to recruit me as well.”
Murray High Head Football Coach, Keith Hodge, has coached Sebastian all four years at Murray High. “So many things and memories stand out about Sebastian. From touchdown runs, sacks, blocked punts, lead blocking for touch downs, he has done it all.”
Hodge said it was obvious after Sebastian’s freshman year, he would be playing at the next level. “I know teams around us will be glad he's gone. Rarely, do coaches have guys you want to build your scheme around on both sides of the ball. His (Sebastian’s) ability to naturally lead and compete was so contagious for our team. If he can keep that level of confidence he has and continue to work hard, he will be very successful at Eastern. Sebastian, and his senior class, will be missed. “
This sentiment was echoed from Murray High Principal- Tony Jarvis, “We are very excited for Sebastian to have this opportunity to play at the next level and continue his academic career at Eastern Illinois.”
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