Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Maddox Thornton
SCHOOL Bentonville West POSITION Defensive Back CLASS Senior HEIGHT 6-1 WEIGHT 180 THE DIGITS Finished last season with 94 tackles (41 solo, 53 assists), which was good for fifth on the team, and earned all-conference honors. … Recorded an interception in West’s season opener against Owasso, Okla., and another one that he returned for 39 yards in a win over Springdale Har-Ber. … Finished with double-digit tackles in six of 12 games, with a season-high 15 against Fayetteville. Three of those six games came in a row as he had 12 tackles against Bryant, 15 against Fayetteville and 10 against Springdale High. … A two-sport athlete who earned all-state honors in baseball and led the Wolverines to a share of the 6A-West Conference title.
CRUSHING ON Working out. I think it will help me get through sports. I’m a big fan of it right now.
I LISTEN TO Classic rock. I really like the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I BINGE WATCH Lucifer
I DRIVE A Ford F150 — 2012.
MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW I don’t really come off as talkative, but if you really get to know me I’ll talk to you. I’m not antisocial; I just prefer not talking to people. MY HERO IS My dad. He showed me never to give up on anything, keep going and strive for greatness. FAVORITE MEAL Probably the Steven Special from Las Palmas. It’s rice, chicken and queso. It’s a great combo — one of the best I’ve ever had. WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT FOOTBALL IS Probably the camaraderie of everybody together and being like a family. It’s really nice.
IN 10 YEARS I WILL Probably want to be coaching somewhere and helping out kids, helping them strive for greatness in sports.