By Doug Hare EBS SPORTS EDITOR
On
March 26, Lone Peak High School senior Kegan Babick signed a letter of
commitment to play strong safety for the Wheaton College football program. This
year, Babick was a standout running back and defensive back for the Big Horns.
Babick
said that the Christian liberal arts school in Illinois has always been at the
top of his list of colleges he wanted to attend. His mom went there, his uncle
wrestled there, and his friend will be team captain next year. “When I visited
[Wheaton], I knew that it was the place for me.”
Babick
transferred to LPHS this year from southern California. “It was great to have
him, if only for one year,” said Adam Farr, head coach for the Big Horns
football team. “When I found out we were getting a 205 lb. fast, super-strong
addition to the team, it was a good day.”
“I’m
happy that he ended up choosing a Christian school. I just know that he will
find men and mentors there that will enlarge his worldview,” said Kim Babick,
Kegan’s mother. “People don’t realize how international Wheaton [College] is.
There are students and teachers from almost every country in the world.”
“Wheaton
is getting a good one, and we were lucky to have him, too,” said LPHS Principal
Alex Ide. “He brings a lot of character to the field and he knows how to
compete.”
Athletic
Director John Hannahs also complimented Babick’s character and athletic
prowess: “It’s always great to have one of our athletes go on to play at the
next level. And I think Kegan has all the tools to succeed in college athletics
as well.”
Babick
intends to major in the Applied Health Science program and he will also receive
a scholarship for participating in the ROTC program. After graduation, the
talented footballer says he is considering joining the military.
The senior said he has already received a detailed workout
regimen specifically geared towards his position. Babick will report for
preseason training in early August.
