Running first, then football for Revord

Connor Revord, a star in both track and cross country, intends to play football this fall at Jesuit for the first time. But before he starts offseason conditioning with his future teammates, he plans to put all of his energy into two upcoming track and field events -- the Golden West in California and the Nike Outdoor Nationals in North Carolina. Both take place in June.

"I have to keep training for those," said Revord, who was second in both the 800 and 1,600 meters at the Class 2A meet, and anchored the 4x800 relay team to gold.

The Nike Outdoor Nationals are June 21. Revord said his focus would shift to football "probably June 22." Revord last played football when he was in the eighth grade. Now a 6-foot, 155-pound rising senior, he will suit up as a wide receiver. Because of track, a sport in which he likely will be a national recruit, Revord didn't participate in spring football. But he did watch a handful of practices and ran a few routes with the quarterbacks.

"I've always wanted to play since my freshman year," Revord said. "But I went into cross country because I thought it'd be better for track."

This fall likely will be Revord's first without cross country. He doesn't think transitioning from football to track will be an issue.

How much will Revord play next season? "We have a good team," he said. "We've implemented the spread offense and that leads to more opportunities to get on the field."

--KEITH NIEBUHR