New DeMatha kicker looks to punch his ticket to the college ranks

[DCSportsFan.com]

The road to success in the game of football is full of grueling practices, overcoming injury setbacks, big hits and pressure. For senior Alex Amaya, this pressure comes as he works to kick his name onto the college recruiting map.

Amaya, the talented starting kicker and punter at DeMatha Catholic High School, didn’t always have football on his radar. Much of his childhood was spent on the soccer field, where he played goalkeeper. Neither of Amaya’s parents came from a sports background, creating a lack of parental influence on his own athletic journey.

“My parents didn’t play sports,” said Amaya. “My dad played soccer, but, you know, that was back in the day. He got injured.”

So, while the classic cliché of a former football star father didn’t shift Amaya’s gaze over to the gridiron, financial restrictions and a dabble of sibling influence eventually did. His brother, Kenny, was a punter at Bowie State University.

“He got a scholarship playing at Bowie State, and I just don’t want my parents paying for college. It’s a lot of money,” said Amaya.

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