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Atascocita's Kam Dewberry receives Under Armour All-American jersey, gives recruiting update
HOUSTON - When Kam Dewberry started playing football at the age of four, Chilsse Wilson didn't know 14 years later she would be watching her son opening a white Under Armour box in the middle of a gym packed with thousands of students and be pulling out an All-American jersey.
In fact, her first memory of Kam playing football didn't even happen on the field.
"Honestly, it was him sitting on the sideline at four years old playing with the flowers," Chilesse said with a laugh. "That was his very first [season]."
For D'andre Wilson, who is the Nimitz High School girls soccer coach, he knew Kam would be a dominant football player from just watching him play soccer.
"He started playing soccer and he started tackling people," D'andre said. "So, we kind of knew then that we had him in the wrong sport at that moment."
VYPE 🎥: Your newest @UnderArmour All American!! @KamDewberry received his jersey this morning during the @HumbleISD_AHS pep rally this morning!! It got lit!! #txhsfb (@HumbleISD @AHSEagleFB @craig_stump @gavin_session07 @Perroni247 @KPRC2RandyMc @KeithWheelerII2 @MaxPreps) pic.twitter.com/E1KmIRFQgk
— VYPE Houston (@vypehouston) October 1, 2021
Well, it wasn't long before Kam wasn't playing soccer anymore and it was football for him.
He arrived at Atascocita High School and with his size and strength, head coach Craig Stump put him on varsity, where he would learn from now-fellow Under Armour All-American Kenyon Green, who is now starting at Texas A&M.
"The size and the strength and his athleticism, you can see that," Stump said about what he saw in Dewberry when he arrived. "You never know what's inside the person, as far as attitude and work ethic, until you get involved with them. First impression was he has a chance and then after you work with him and you realize his attitude and work ethic that he is going to be that kind of person."
Over the years the interest in Kam grew from colleges across the nation. He rose to become a four-star offensive line prospect with 32 offers from the biggest colleges in the country. This summer Dewberry took visits to LSU, Texas A&M, Ohio State, Oklahoma and will still either visit Texas or Alabama this fall.
"Just being able to get those experiences with COVID and everything slowed everything down," Dewberry said. "So, being able to take official visits, it's all amazing."
His most recent visit was to Norman, Oklahoma and the Sooners.
"Oklahoma was amazing," Dewberry said. "They produce offensive linemen and that was a big thing for me. Also being around Coach [Lincoln] Reily and [Offensive Line coach Bill Bedenbaugh] was a big moment."
VYPE 🎥 Interview Part 2: @KamDewberry talks about getting his jersey. The students going wild. He also talks visit to Oklahoma & Ohio State and more. #txhsfb (@HumbleISD @AHSEagleFB @craig_stump @gavin_session07 @Perroni247 @KPRC2RandyMc @KeithWheelerII2 @MaxPreps @HTownHSS) pic.twitter.com/gufQ1yZkDW
— VYPE Houston (@vypehouston) October 1, 2021
Dewberry, whose final five are Alabama, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Texas and Ohio State, is set to announce his decision on December 16 during Early National Signing Day festivities. Dewberry will not be graduating early though as he is set to throw shot put for the track team come the spring.
Along with the college coaches that recognize his talent, the Under Armour All-American game did as well. Dewberry was selected for that game becoming only the second-ever player from Atascocita to do so, joining Green.
Dewberry will travel to Orlando, Florida to play in that game on January 2, 2022 on ESPN.
"I'm just blessed to be able to be put in this position," Dewberry said. "I want to thank all my coaches, my trainers that have put me into a position to work."
When Dewberry pulled out the jersey and held it up for the students, the Atascocita gym erupted into cheers and then chants of his name.
"I love this community," Dewberry said. "This community has done everything for me. I love being at Atascocita, everybody is amazing here and I'm just happy for that moment."
VYPE 🎥: @HumbleISD_AHS Homecoming Pep Rally!!
The Atascocita students brought the 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 ... the gym was ROCKING!! Tag yourself & friends!! So much fun! I think my ears are still ringing!! (@HumbleISD @gavin_session07 @KeithWheelerII2 @AtascocitaCheer) pic.twitter.com/rKjWJhJhWt
— VYPE Houston (@vypehouston) October 1, 2021
VYPE U: Ridge Point vs Atascocita Recap
The Ridge Point Panthers are moving on to the 6A Region 3 Division I Quarterfinals, after a 55-44 win over the Atascocita Eagles improved their overall record to 8-2.
The Panthers struggled to score at the beginning of the game allowing the Eagles 14 unanswered points until dual-threat QB Bert Emanuel Jr. ran for a 19-yard touchdown. Making the score at the end of the first-quarter 14-7.
After the Panthers recovered a muffed punt, they capitalized off the Eagles turnover with a pass from QB Bert Emanuel to WR Micah Ceaser to tie the game at 14. Another touchdown by RB, and UNT commit, Keith Jackson pulled the Panthers ahead for the first time in the game 21-14 with 7:05 left in the half. The Eagles, however, would go on to score ten points before the half with a touchdown by WR Landen King and a field goal. The Eagles led the Panthers 24-21 at halftime.
The Panthers looked great on the opening drive of the second half with a great kick return by WR Marvin Session, a run by QB Emanuel Jr. to bring the Panthers to the Eagles nine yard line, and a strong run by RB Keith Jackson to get the Panthers in the end zone, bringing the score to 27-24 Ridge Point. The Panthers went on to score 13 more unanswered points with touchdowns by QB Emanuel Jr. and WR John Paul Richardson. The Panthers ended the third quarter with a 41-24 lead over the Eagles.
The Eagles didn't let up though. They went on to score on the first drive of the fourth quarter, closing the gap to 41-31. After a great kick return from Panthers' WR Richardson, the Eagles forced a turnover, creating another opportunity for the offense. The Eagles capitalized on the turnover with a touchdown to make the score 41-38. Another touchdown by Panthers' WR Richardson would pull the Panthers' lead to 48-38. Both teams will go on to score again making the final score 55-44 with the Panthers on top.
The Ridge Point Panthers ended the Atascocita Eagles season Saturday evening, and advance to the 6A Divison 1 Region 3 Quarterfinals. They will face off against the undefeated North Shore Mustangs at 2 P.M. on January 1, 2021, at Galena Park ISD Stadium.