Mount Pleasant Magazine Sept/Oct 2022

30 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com only Hagedon’s fourth year of football; prior to high school, he played soccer. But American football was always in his blood. “I watched football my whole life,” he said. “I had to try it.” He tried out, made the team and became a key defensive player for Oceanside. “I played linebacker my freshman year and learned I really like tackling people. That’s where I make a big impact.” Since then, he’s settled into other defensive roles, including cornerback and safety. “I’m looking forward to making a last run with the players and friends I’ve been with for the last four years and trying to win the state championship,” he said. “We’ve been working so hard. It’ll be nice to see it pay off.” Next year, Hagedon plans to go to college. Coastal Carolina is his dream school, but he’ll see where the next few months take him. Over at Lucy Beckham High School, quarterback Jimmy Webb is pumped. Literally. He’s been working out hard his whole life, waiting for this moment. “I’ve been playing football since I was 5 years old,” he relayed. “I started with flag football, then moved up through the ranks.” He used to be a lineman, both offensive and defensive, which requires a very specific size and physique. However, after a year of diving into the weight room and nutrition planning, Webb and his coaches realized he wasn’t fitting into that mold anymore. They moved him to starting quarterback. “I grew up playing baseball,” said Webb. “I had a good arm already, but feature VOTED THE BEST NAIL SALON! 1200 Queensborough Bvld., Ste D, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 1 843-666-8899 | amazingnailsspa1@gmail.com 843.881.7073 921-A Houston Northcutt Blvd. • Mt. Pleasant, SC • Next to Whole Foods thebarstoolshop.com Largest Selection of Barstools in the Lowcountry! SHOP LOCAL For the House Choose your Height, Finish and Seat Type! We carry unusual heights. We also carry Tables, Chairs and More...

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