George Laster

Athlete Bio

George (2023) is a kicker and punter for 14x state champion Brentwood Academy (TN). His kicking coach is James Wilhoit.

A multi-sport athlete, George is a sprinter and long jumper, and is also a strong soccer player. He lettered on high school varsity as an 8th grader, and has been the top scorer on his club team while leading them to several state quarter and semifinals berths. Outside of athletics, he is a leader on the school's robotics team and plays trombone and euphonium in the concert band.

Sophomore Season (2020):

Starting JV kicker and #2 varsity kicker, backing up TN high school kicker of the year.

Covid-shortened 4-game season:

• 19 kickoffs: average distance 64.3 yards
  • 15 touchbacks
  • 2 KO's of 70+ yards
  • 3 inside the 3
• 4/5 on field goals (long was 45, from center)
• Made all extra point attempts
• 2 punts - both dropped inside the 20

Freshman Season (2019):

Handled kickoffs, placekicking, and punting for Freshman and JV teams. Named #2 kicker, backing up TN Mr. Football finalist.

• 30 kickoffs: average distance 58.2 yards
  • 11 touchbacks
  • 12 inside the 5
• Went 3/4 on field goals (long was 38, from right hash)
• Made all extra point attempts on Freshman, JV, and Varsity

Awards & Honors

• Brentwood Academy Order of the Eagle (3 Varsity Letters w/at least 3.0 GPA)
• 2021 Kohl’s Southern Spring Showcase: Kick Off Competition Finalist
• 2021 Kohl’s Southern Spring Showcase: Field Goal Competition Finalist
• 2021 Kohl’s Future Stars Invitational: Kick Off Competition Finalist
• 2021 Kohl’s Future Stars Invitational: Field Goal Top Performer (only athlete w/a perfect charting session)
• 2020 Kohl’s Southern Winter Showcase: Field Goal Competition Finalist

Academics

• GPA: 3.88