27 Aug 2024 501 Football Team 2024: Coleton Loper – Conway Christian

The Conway Christian Eagles have turned the program back in a winning direction over the past two seasons, and student-athletes like linebacker Coleton Loper have been crucial to the turnaround.

“Coleton is a great leader for our team,” Conway Christian Coach Justin Kramer said. 

“He has faced some adversity, but he has never wavered in his character and the positive impact on our program. He is a very physical, downhill linebacker with great instincts. He is extremely supportive of the other programs, students and athletes in our school. He will literally do anything asked of him with a servant’s heart. He wants to be a part—however he can best serve. When he finds where he’s needed, then he does it full speed with no questions or complaining.

“We expect him to play a critical role in our continued climb and success. He doesn’t know how to fail. That’s contagious and a gravitating trait for others.”

Loper faced two knee injuries that ended his junior season last year. He earned All-Conference as a sophomore.

“We have goals to win the state championship and build the best team that we can build,” he said. “We will accomplish this by showing up every day ready to get better whether we feel good or not, and we will need leaders to step up and lead. You have to give it your all because you never know when it will be taken from you.”

Loper also plays basketball and soccer for Conway Christian.