SHADOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
A senior at Shadow Creek High School has fought against injuries and has become a standout on the field and the classroom.

“Growing up, my dad was a football coach so I’ve got a passion for it," said senior Beau Burns. "It’s basically the only thing I’ve known all my life."

Burns was a senior linebacker at Alvin ISD’s Shadow Creek High School.

He almost didn’t make it back to the football field this year.

“I was starting to think if this was for me," Burns said. "Is football still what I want to do with my life?”

He suffered two major injuries last season. First, he broke his collarbone and then tore his labrum, both in the same shoulder.

“It taught me that there’s going to be adversity in life," Burns said. "the important thing to do is just push through it."

With the support from his family this year he’s stronger and more determined than ever and it’s not just on the football field.

“His performance in the classroom, I think, is something not all kids understand the importance of it as early as he has," said head football coach Brad Butler. "He’s done a great job at being high achieving and all the phases of his life."

Burns is looking forward to another year and his future.

“My parents have always taught me academics over everything," said Burns. "Grades are going to get you where you’re going in life, not just football."

Burns is meeting with football coaches at Rice University in two weeks.
