Cheney High School football standout Landen Ayers is a team captain this year and a two-way starter for the Cardinals.
Ayers started playing football in the third grade when Cheney kids first start playing tackle football. Ever since, Ayres have loved the sport. The senior said he and his teammates are like one big family.
“Our team is a big family. We always work together and are there for each other. We work hard while we are together,” said Ayers.
The starting defensive end and left tackle is also involved in other activities in his community such as his church youth group.
“I am involved in National Honors Society, so I do volunteer work with and for the school. I am involved in my church groups and the area church youth group also,” said Ayers. “I love representing Cheney because the community is very supportive on and off of the field and always expects good things.”
Ayers said his father has always encouraged him to work hard on and off the field. Advice which Ayers has followed throughout his young life.
“My biggest role model is my father Scott. He has taught me how to work hard and keep my composure. He has been at the majority of games that I can remember. My dad has always supported me in everything I do,” said Ayers.
This season the Cardinals have made a memorable run and for Ayers it was something he will not soon forget.
“This season was very great for me. I got to play with my best friends and the bond of our team was amazing. My class and the junior class are very close and work very well together,” said Ayers. “My favorite moment is on the defensive line against Halstead in the first round of playoffs. Cheney was up by eight towards the end of the game. Halstead scored and then went for two. My 3-technique, Braden Black and I both lined up on the ball, got off our blocks, and made the stop on the one-yard line. That was one of the most exciting plays because it mattered a lot in the game, and I will never forget being on the bottom of the pile with Braden knowing we had stopped them.”
His plans for the future include attending Pittsburg State University and taking courses in their Construction Management program.
