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Getting to Know McAlester Football’s Elijah Chatman – Presented by Patriot Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and RAM of McAlester

VYPE: What are your personal goals this year?

Elijah: Work hard enough to be seen by a college and get a scholarship.

VYPE: What is the most fun you have had in the last year? 

Elijah: Going to the state championship was the best even though we didn’t win the whole thing. The atmosphere was amazing.

VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade and why?

Elijah: Mrs. Dunkerson is definitely one of the best teachers I’ve ever had, she will take the time to help one on one and I love that.

VYPE: What is your favorite athletic memory?

Elijah: Going to the state championship.

VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why?

Elijah: Erik McCarty he is a great leader he picks us up when we’re down.

VYPE: Who on your team has the best impression of your coach and who says the funniest things during games?

Elijah: The funniest person on the team in my opinion is either Kasen Whitley or Caden Lesnau.

VYPE: You can pick any place for a summer vacation, where do you go and who do you take with you?

Elijah: If I could go anywhere I would go to Jamaica and probably bring my family.

VYPE: If you had $500 and had to spend it in the next 24 hours, how would you spend it?

Elijah: I would spend on food.

VYPE: Here is your chance to say hello, goodbye or thank you to anyone you wish.

Elijah: I would like to thank every coach that has coached me.

Photograph courtesy of Sooner Scoop

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