Welcome to #TIGERTALK – a SweetwaterNOW exclusive series where Rock Springs High School Tigers inspire our community by telling their stories in their own words.

My name is Santiago Cruz, a 17-year-old senior at Rock Springs High School. I’m a dedicated student-athlete, competing in wrestling and football for 14 years each. These sports have shaped who I am.

Ever since I was young, football has been more than just a game for me; it became my passion and my first love. I remember being in the living room when I was about 4-5 years old, and I would be watching Odell Beckham Jr.’s football highlights. I would sit in front of the TV for hours, by myself, throwing the ball up to myself, practicing his famous 1 hand catch every day, and I feel this is where my love for football really took off

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