SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Velocity debuted their youngest-ever player at just 17-years-old, one that feels ready for the moment.

“I mean, obviously, it’s a dream come true to make my professional debut, just super thankful for the staff for believing in me and giving me the opportunity, same with my teammates. Super cool experience, I loved it," Rocky Wells said.

The rising Mead high school senior, Wells was Spokane's first-ever homegrown academy signing, spending the last year pushing to earn his role with the senior group.

“See him come into year two and really earn the spot," head coach Leigh Veidman said. "So, he did that. He came in, and he was fantastic. His attitude, his effort every day was excellent. You can see his ability on the ball. So yeah, it got to the point where it

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