Student athlete, Isaiah Ballard, expresses his commitment to Manchester High School for 2025. His motivations are his father and success. His end goals are success and money. He wants to be able to provide a great care free living for his family.

Isaiah and his brother, Jayden Ballard, both play wide receiver on Manchester’s football team. I asked Isaiah if going to Manchester with his brother affected him in a positive or negative way. Isaiah said, “They just glaze me, there’s nothing to complain about but it gives me recognition.” Everyone calls him “Baby Ballard.” This gives you some insight into our football team’s sense of humor. The recognition given also is his opportunity for his spotlight. 

Isaiah’s reason behind working so hard and applying himself in every way he can is to one day play for an NFL team. For whatever team he wants to play for, I wish Ballard and his family nothing but the best in hopes of them achieving their goals.