Many students in high school get overlooked because they aren’t the top athlete or the most well-known. This can be seen with all of the arguments over who is on top with the same names being thrown around, but there are others that are slept on.
Many names are slept on, but the biggest name is Cade Pittman, an amazing student, athlete, and friend.
“Cade is an amazing athlete and person in general. He is an outstanding citizen, has a kind heart, and even owns a hot tub. He also can jump high.” said Lucas Vasquez.
Soccer is Pittman’s choice sport, and while it may not be the most popular sport, it is still what he loves. One of my biggest achievements was making the varsity team freshman year. He also made varsity this year and is hopeful he will make it next year.
Vasquez said, “Getting on Varsity soccer is very hard. I didn’t even make it last year. I only made JV and I would consider myself to be a good soccer player. It takes a huge amount of skill to make it to Varsity.”
Pittman filled the gap offered to him freshman year and has been able to hold that position for two years now.
The left-wing is an offensive position, which is the position that Pittman plays. He mostly plays on the left side of the field but can go wherever needed.
Being on varsity isn’t the only accomplishment that Pittman has to be proud of; however, it is a huge achievement.
Dribbling a soccer ball and kicking it up to the back of his neck is a very difficult talent he picked up from soccer. It looks cool and can be used to completely distract the other team in the right situation.
School is also of huge importance for Pittman, for he holds mostly A’s. This is no easy feat when managing sports, work, and life in general.
“My favorite class is health. I love health because Mr. Willams talks a lot and makes sure that we all understand it,” said Pittman.
Outside of school, he likes to work, hang out with friends, and hang out with his girlfriend, Isabella Peterson.
After high school, Pittman wanted to become homeless and play soccer for clubs. This is very specific and interesting, but it is what he wants to do. He was very invested in this idea and wouldn’t take no for an answer.
As for right now, Pittman holds a job at a movie theater.
“I can run the whole theater. I put on many hats: a cashier, janitor, and ticketmaster,” Pittman said.
He is a huge part of the theater and does so much more than what is asked of him.
“I saw Cade break up a fight once when I went to the theater he works at. I don’t think he could have handled the situation better,” said Vasquez, “They are very lucky to have an amazing person such as Cade.”
With all of this work, it is very difficult for Pittman to make free time. However, when he does have free time he likes to enjoy hiking and swimming in the summertime.
However, he is also a person that likes to play video games. Lately, his games of choice have been Apex Legends and NBA 2k.
Handling a job, school, girlfriend, friends, and home life is what makes Pittman a man.
Having all that stress is not the easiest thing to do, but he sure makes it look easy. He always tries his best even though he may be tired.
Cade Pittman is one of the best sophomores at LHS.