27 Aug 2024 501 Football Team 2024: Caleb Rouse – Lake Hamilton

Unsatisfied with its 3-7 effort last season, Lake Hamilton enters 2024 with a chip on its shoulder, looking to return to prominence as a household name in Class 6A West play.

Defensive catalyst Caleb Rouse energetically leads the Wolves on and off the field. As Lake Hamilton’s leading tackler last season, the senior earned the respect of both his teammates and coaching staff and provides an impenetrable wall at free safety this fall.

“Caleb has a 4.08 GPA and is always going the extra mile in the classroom and in the community,” Head Coach Tommy Gilleran said. “On the field, he is a team player who is always looking out for his teammates. He received All-Conference honors last year. This year, we expect him to be named All-State.”

Wise beyond his years, Rouse understands that reaching his team’s goals this season will take time.

“Our goal is to make it to state, but we have to take it one step at a time and one game at a time,” he said. “On a personal level, I am looking for more than 100 tackles with at least three interceptions to help my team this season.”

As his senior season dawns, Rouse reflects on his football career with no regrets. After graduation, the athlete plans to attend college and hopes to play football or baseball.

He has 11 years of experience on the gridiron. “My advice for younger players is to embrace the grind and trust the process. It’s hard but will pay off.”