November 21, 2023
Leesburg High Football Standout Izayia Williams, Commits to Louisville
By Kyle Coppola
Leesburg High Football Standout Izayia Williams, Commits to Louisville
In a week marked by upheaval for Leesburg High School football, following the departure of head coach Steven Moffett, there’s a glimmer of triumph as standout player Izayia Williams solidifies his commitment to the University of Louisville. The 6’1″, 205lb sophomore, who plays as an outside linebacker for the Yellow Jackets, capped off a remarkable season despite the team’s challenges.
Williams, an impressive force on the field, showcased his skills throughout the season, leaving spectators in awe. His physique aligns perfectly with the expectations of an ACC defender, a noteworthy feat given his sophomore status.
This season, Williams made his mark with 40 tackles, 6 tackles for a loss, and 23 solo tackles. Ranking second on the team in total tackles, he closely trails teammate Aden Hall, another linebacker anticipated to make waves in Division 1 football. The dynamic duo dominated the field, leading the team in sacks.
Beyond his prowess in tackles, Williams exhibited versatility with an interception and at least three crucial passes batted down at the line of scrimmage. His on-field charisma has marked him as a player to watch, and Louisville is poised to witness his continued growth in the coming years.
With his college commitment settled, Williams now turns his focus to offseason training, aiming to elevate his strength and skills. Leesburg High School’s tradition of attending offseason camps is expected to further hone Williams’ abilities, positioning him as one of the top defensive juniors in Lake County come 2023.
Congratulations to Izayia Williams on his well-deserved commitment to the University of Louisville!
Photo Credit – Leesburg High School
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
