Participating in high school athletics has been an incredibly formative experience for me, shaping both my character and my future aspirations. Over the past four years, I've dedicated myself to football, starting as a right guard on the offensive line and eventually transitioning to running back in my senior year by losing 70lbs. My high school journey has taught me invaluable lessons in discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and personal growth. And through that journey, I have been able to inspire others through social media and news media. https://www.azcentral.com/videos/sports/high-school/2024/09/13/higley-running-back-justin-bender-talks-weight-loss/75211102007/ https://www.usatodayhss.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2024/09/15/higley-high-school-lineman-loses-70-pounds-becomes-rb/75239887007/ https://azpreps365.com/articles/18063-in-a-second-half-surge-higley-high-football-overcomes-the-first-half-and-beats-desert-edge-39-14