24 Aug 2022 Eagle offense begins with Gailey

In the words of Mayflower Head Coach Austin Emerson, senior Noah Gailey is the “hub” of the Mayflower Eagle offense. 

As a junior, Gailey connected on 76 of 145 passes for 1,257 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also ran the ball 73 times for 348 yards and five touchdowns. He was named a finalist for the Faulkner County Player of the Year award. 

This fall, Gailey has set bigger goals for himself — 2,000 passing yards, 1,000 rushing yards, and more than 30 total touchdowns. 

“I want to bring successful football back to Mayflower,” Gailey said. “I want to be the best quarterback to ever play at Mayflower.”

The Mayflower Eagles have struggled the last three seasons, managing only two wins in each campaign. But with Gailey at the helm for his second season, he has the talents and skills to help change those struggles this fall.  

“His greatest attributes on the field are his athleticism, his intelligence, and his ability to make plays on his feet,” Emerson said. “Noah has an easy-going mentality and gets along with everyone. He shows up every day and works.” 

Gailey also plays baseball for the Mayflower Eagles and has been a starter on the diamond for the past two seasons. He plans to continue his athletic endeavors at the next level. 

Gailey offers simple advice to Mayflower Eagles who will follow in his footsteps.

“It’s not always easy, but it gets easier as it goes,” Gailey said. “Don’t give up.”