Brennen Lacy, a 10-year-old fifth grade student at Ellsworth Elementary, qualified for the Wisconsin Knights of Columbus State Punt, Pass & Kick Competition for the second year in a row, this …
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Brennen Lacy, a 10-year-old fifth grade student at Ellsworth Elementary, qualified for the Wisconsin Knights of Columbus State Punt, Pass & Kick Competition for the second year in a row, this time taking second place in Wausau on Nov. 9.
Lacy posted a personal best score and had his longest throw ever, coming in at 110 feet. The throw was the longest out of all of the age groups in the competition, Brennen’s mother Janelle Lacy said.
Brennen’s formula for success is one that is both simple and effective: practice.
“Practice a lot,” Brennen said. “Go to the fields. Kick balls, throw em’.”
The nerves were there for Brennen, but getting to compete alongside some of the most talented kids in the state has become an exciting challenge.
The road to get there is a part of what Lacy enjoys the most, making friends along the way during qualifying events. Lacy took first place in Hudson to qualify for the district competition in New Richmond where he would also take first.
“A great thing about the last two years of not even going to state, but throughout the competition is just meeting other people, not only from the area but from across the state,” Janelle said.
Brennen plays in the Carbonite Sports NFL Flag Football league hosted out of River Falls. The league is open to boys and girls grades K-12 in River Falls or the surrounding area.
“He’s been playing quarterback out there since he was 5 years old,” Janelle said.
Brennen said he gets his tremendous arm from playing quarterback for much of his life. The throw was not the only reason for Lacy’s placing, as he managed to compile a personal best score overall.
“I had my personal best score at state by almost 30 feet,” Brennen said.
Janelle said Brennen continually improved throughout the year, earning a personal best score in the competition at New Richmond that he once again shattered at State. He is going to keep working hard because he aims to beat his record again when the time comes.