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ATHELETE OF THE MONTH

Geremy Grate

5’11” 185 lbs. 

Platt Tech High School (Milford), Football

When you think of think of high school football in Milford, Connecticut, you automatically focus on Foran or Law. This year is different. In their third season of varsity football, Platt Tech has not only the best player in the city; Geremy Grate is starting to look like one of the best in the State.

In only his third year of organized football, Grate collected 223 rushing yards and three touchdowns against Branford the second week of the season. He followed that up with a 244 rushing yard performance with four scores verses Wilcott Tech the following week. “He’s actually just learning how to play running back” said Head Coach Vin Camera, “I can’t wait to see how he plays week 6 or 7 when he really learns how to run the ball.”

Grate played tight end last season for the 5-5 Panthers. As the teams top receiver, you saw his dynamic ability to run after the catch. Camera took that potential and turned it into one of the most productive runners in Connecticut. “I love running the ball” said Grate, “I was happy with the move to running back because it helps the team more.”

Along with helping the team, Grate has helped his own exposure to area college programs. Ranked in the top 5 in the State in rushing yards, Grate has caught the interest of schools like Southern Connecticut State. “I always wanted to go to college and play ball but wasn’t sure if it was a possibility” said Grate. A strong student, Grate would like to pursue a career in Athletic Training or Physical Education.