The Flour Bluff Athletics Hornet of the Week is Cade Dowd. Cade is a multi-sport athlete for the Hornets. Cade is a member of the Hornet Football Leadership Team. Cade plays tight-end, in addition to being the primary punter and holder for the Hornet Football Team. He is also a first baseman for the Hornet Baseball Team.
Cade is just as active off the field. His academic success has earned him Academic All District honors in both Football and Baseball. Cade is also a founding member and participant in the Flour Bluff Sports Information Program, where he serves a correspondent and play by play announcer. He is respected by his fellow students, who elected him the 2022 Senior Class President. Cade is an ideal student-athlete who proudly represents Flour Bluff with Class, Pride, and Heart.
What do you enjoy most about playing this sport?
I like having my own job that I specialize in, mainly punting and holding.
Who has the best nickname on the team, and what is it?
Maurice Alcorn, “Slow-Mo”, I can relate to it as well.
What is your favorite class?
AP Statistics with Mr. Vallone.
What type of volunteer work are you involved in within your community?
I help out with the 6th Grade Intramural Athletics.
Do you have a favorite college team?
LSU
Do you have a favorite quote you live by?
“A leader is a dealer in hope.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
What song best describes you or is the soundtrack to your life?
The JAG soundtrack