Upcoming East Ridge senior CJ Branham has worked hard throughout the off-season recovering from a broken ankle which sidelined him for nearly half of his junior year.
The all-purpose back says he is ready to return to the field and play his role as a team leader for coach Ben Runyon’s young squad.
He passed, threw and ran for yardage and scores and was a key on defense before suffering his season-ending injury.
Branham is being recognized this week for his off-season work as Mountain Top Sports’ Athlete of the Week.
The Warriors will kickoff the 2019 season on Aug. 30 in the 35th annual Pike County Bowl at CAM Stadium against Phelps.
Coaches are reminded if you have an athlete who has been working hard during the off season to let Mountain Top Sports know about it. Email to: teddy@mountain-topsports.com.