When senior running back Patrick Spann Jr. jogged onto the field in Week 6, he wasn’t stepping into a spotlight he had prepared for; he was filling a void that no one expected.
Katy Jordan’s backfield was led by senior running back Tanner West, a Kansas State commit, as Spann spent his early-season reps observing, learning, and waiting. But when West suffered a season-ending injury, Spann stepped up and became the unexpected spark Katy Jordan needed while also making school history as the first to rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season. What started as a backup role turned into a breakout moment, as Spann transformed opportunity into identity.
“When Tanner went down, I didn’t overthink it. I just knew I had to step up and fill that role for the team. I didn’t think I would hit 1,000 yards. But as the weeks went on and I got closer, it pushed me to work even harder.”…