NOTE: Football is sport where the majority of fans may know the names and numbers of the players but seldom see their faces and get to know them personally. In an effort to introduce the members of the 2023 JHHS football team, Jackson Parish Journal correspondent, Clay Williams, presents a question and answer interview series with Tiger players. Today – D’marrian Thompson!
Meet The Tigers
What’s your name, grade, number, and position?
D’marrian Thompson, 12th, #6, Wide Receiver/Safety
What are your hobbies outside of football?
I run track for the school, and I like playing video games at home with my friends.
What is your favorite video game?
Madden is my favorite game, and I like using the Chiefs and the Dolphins.
What is your favorite subject in school?
Biology, because it teaches me about all the body parts and the overall study of life.
Who would you say is your biggest motivation in life?
Travis Hunter, because of his ability to play both sides of the ball like I do, and he’s made his
way to be able to do it at the highest level.
What is your best memory from playing football?
The semi-finals run was really fun, and I loved seeing the community come together for us.
Are there any college or NFL players that you take inspiration from?
Travis Hunter obviously, but also Odell Beckham Jr. and Sauce Gardner.
Travis for his two-way ability, Odell for his famous catches, and Sauce for his lockdown skills at cornerback.
How did you feel about the team’s 40-0 win against Lincoln Prep?
It felt good to finally beat somebody like that, and we were even able to get some rest towards the end of the game.
What are you wanting from the team this week?
Build on what we did last week and go out there and get another win.
Any advice for younger players on the team or at the junior high?
Stay with it because it might get hard sometimes, but never give up.
What are your plans after graduation?
Go to college to further my education, and hopefully get to play football. Haven’t thought about a major yet, but I would love to attend Grambling.
Lastly, what are your goals this season for yourself, and the team?
For the team, let’s try to make it back to the semis or maybe even farther. For myself, get
stronger every day and work on my craft.