Donald Collier of Wichita Trinity was voted the Wichita Small School Preseason Wide Receiver of the Year. Collier was an honorable mention all-league selection last season, where he caught 46 balls for over 500 yards.

Collier thinks he has more to offer as a player than just stats and accolades.

“I have strong leadership skills but, in the past, I have struggled with staying positive in the face of adversity,” Collier said. “I use my leadership skills in ways to help my teammates get better whether it’s mentally or physically better. To work on my weaknesses, I have been thinking about the outcome more than the moment because at the time something may be bad or upsetting but, in the end, it could be for something better.”

With improved statistics, Collier thinks he and Trinity can improve on last season’s disappointing 1-8 record. A new coaching staff and returning talent and contributing newcomers will also play a factor.

“A key moment was the very last play of our very last game last year I was two yards short of scoring what could have been the game winning touchdown,” Collier said. “It motivates me to never put our team in that position again with a team we should’ve beat by a lot.”