Bethel High School senior quarterback Maddox Davis is ready to lead the Wildcats into a season he believes can be “pretty special,” built on a foundation of family, toughness and trust.
“What I love most about my team and teammates is our ‘family’ bond and our tenacious mentality,” Davis said. “We look at each other as brothers and go into each game thinking about protecting the person next to us rather than ourselves. Our tenacious mentality is us going into every game knowing that we are gonna give the other team everything we’ve got no matter how big, strong, or how good their record is.”
That approach fits a quarterback who embraces the responsibility that comes with the position. Davis understands eyes will be on him every Friday night — and he welcomes it. “I play quarterback and what I enjoy most about playing my position is that no matter the outcome of the game, it will be my fault,” he said. “What I mean by that is when we win, I’ll be praised and congratulated but when we lose a game it’ll be my fault, and I’ll take the blame for it. I love the pressure this brings me, and I embrace it.”
Davis said his family drives him to set a high standard on and off the field. “My family inspires me because they all showcase different traits that I want to see in myself. I strive to be as competitive as my mom, trustworthy like my dad, carefree as Brock, and kind like Adley.”
Summer has been about getting stronger and sharpening his game. “Summer workouts have been great. I’ve increased many maxes and improved arm strength and accuracy. Throughout spring ball, I learned that this team is willing to put in the work to improve every single day and Bethel is going to have a pretty special team this season,” Davis said. He added that his mentality and refusal to quit are the strengths of his game, and he is focused on improving his footwork and arm strength.
A multi-sport athlete and standout student, Davis plays basketball and is involved in GT, National Honor Society and FCA. He said former teammate Jacob Fortin made a lasting impression when Fortin, then a senior, took him under his wing as a freshman and showed him how to be a good teammate.
Now heading into his senior year, Davis plans to study mechanical engineering in college and earn a master’s in business. As he leads the Wildcats, he carries one key lesson from last season: “Trust in the guys playing alongside you and play as a team and not just for yourself. At the end of the day, it’s a team sport and that’s all that should matter is how many wins the team is putting up.”
