Video of Alexander's football career
2013 SEASON INFO
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Alexander's team went 9-1 for the regular season. The single loss was his first in 4yrs of football. In the 9yrs he has been playing, he has only lost 11 games (and 4 of those were in his first year). Alexander got player of the week for his 10th game (against Strongsville). Alexander had 10 TDs for the regular season, which gives him an average of 1 per game. He was the third highest scorer, behind the other running back (at 12) and the QB (at 14). He averaged 4.7yds/carry. Alexander has turned it up post-season. Adding in those games has increased his average to 5yd/carry. He also scored 1 TD in post season. The Cardinals made it to states, but lost 55-52. That gave Alexander his 12th career loss. Season Highlights |
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(JV Scrimmage) August 16th vs. Austintown Fitch
TD Run
TD Run
15yd run
(Scrimmage) August 16th vs. Austintown Fitch
25yd run
(Scrimmage) August 22nd vs. Hoover, Mentor won 20-6
They played two quarters of a full game. Alexander only had 4 carries, but each one was good.
19yd run
10yd run
8yd run
7yd run
August 30th vs. Erie McDowell, Mentor won 44-30
Opening game. Alexander was in for every offensive play. He was either a fullback or slot receiver. He had about five running plays - all for positive yardage
Alexander running
Alexander running
10yd run
10yd run
3yd pass 4th and 1, Alexander caught this for a first down. This was a critical play as Mentor was losing 0-16. This was our 1st first down
September 6th vs. St. Ignatius, Mentor lost 6-26
Sad night. Not only did Mentor lose to a rival, but it was the first game Alexander lost in over 3 seasons of football. While once again, as a sophmore, he was in on every play, Alexander only got 2 carries. A 3yd run and the run below.
Alexander's picture in the paper
14yd run
September 13th vs. Euclid, Mentor won 36-0
Alexander got his first varsity TD.
Alexander going out for a pass
Alexander going out for a pass
Alexander running
Alexander running
16yd run
1yd TD run
September 20th vs. Twinsburg, Mentor won 49-0
Alexander got 2 TDs. God was on Twinsburg's side because he made it lightening 1 minute into the 3rd quarter and the game was called. It would have been 60 or 70 to nothing otherwise.
16yd run
Amazing 33yd TD run
1yd TD run
September 27th vs. Brush, Mentor won 62-43
Excellent game. Mentor was down 7-28 after the first quarter. We then scored 35 unanswered points and led 42-35 at the half. Alexander got 1 TD (actually 2, but one got called back on a penalty).
3rd and short clutch plan Short pass caught for first down
0yd run Yes, zero yards. But Alexander looked good doing it
38yd TD catch - called back on penalty
19yd TD run
October 4th vs. Shaker, Mentor won 56-14
Alexander didn't get the ball that much. His only highlight is a TD run. Actually broken into 2 runs - an 18yd run where he hits a ref and a 12yd run for the TD.
18yd run - he hit the ref
12yd TD run
October 11th vs. Brunswick, Mentor won 45-3
Odd game. The QB had all of the rushing TDs...neither RB scored any. Alexander had a couple of good runs.
11yd run
12yd run
October 18th vs. Solon, Mentor won 35-0
Horrible game. 3 Turnovers by Mentor in the first 4 minutes.
8yd TD run
19yd run
12yd catch - called back on penalty
Amazing run - but a fumble at the end
October 25th vs. Hudson, Mentor won 38-14
Alexander got to carry the ball more than normal, but most runs were short. He did have 2 TDs.
Alexander on TV
3yd TD run
6yd TD run
Great TD run - called back on penalty
November 1st vs. Strongsville, Mentor won 45-19
Alexander got 2 TDs which made his average 1 TD/game. He got player of the week for this game.
3yd TD run
7yd TD run
17yd run
24yd run
Good block
(Playoff Round 1) November 9th vs. Brunswick, Mentor won 42-0
This was just like the last Brunswick game. The QB had all of the rushing TDs...neither RB scored any. Score was almost the same too.
28yd run
12yd pass
9yd run
(Playoff Round 2) November 16th vs. Stow, Mentor won 43-0
Alexander's 16th birthday and his best game of the year. Although he didn't have any TDs, he rushed for 96yds and averaged 7.4yds/carry
Alexander's picture in the paper
Alexander's 44yd run
Alexander's 44yd run
Alexander's 44yd run
Alexander's 44yd run
44yd run - taken to the 1yd line...so close!
11yd run
8yd run
7yd run
(Playoff Round 3) November 23th vs. St. Ignatius, Mentor won 26-3
Opposite of last game - Alexander's worst. He only got the ball a handful of times and his longest run was 5yds...so no highlights below. He did have a few good blocks, though.
(Playoff Round 4 - Regional Finals) November 30th vs. St Edwards, Mentor won 41-38
STATES BABY! This was the game to make it to states. Alexander only got 5 carries, but made them count, averaging 9.2yds/carry and scoring on a 25yd run. He also did a fantastic job blocking.
About to dive into the end zone
Diving into the end zone
Celebrating with friends after the win
25yd TD run
12yd run
9yd run
Nice block allowing QB to score a TD
(States) December 7th vs. Moeller, Mentor lost 55-52
Heartbreaking game. Mentor was down by 22 at one point and came back to within 3, but ultimately lost. Alexander only got the ball a few times.
7yd run
17yd pass
10yd pass