Xavier Torres Signs to play Football for Central Michigan University

By Neil Hernandez

August 26, 2006

In 2004 Xavier Torres was an important component in Lane’s football city championship. But in a team filled with many star players including All-City Quarterback Couri Benz, receivers Dwayne Pillow (Currently playing football for Harper Community College) and Deon Flowers, and a host of other solid players, Xavier Torres was often overlooked. But in 2005, with most of the 2004 star players graduating most of the attention was now focused on Xavier Torres. He did not disappoint his fans. On defense he played defensive back and often covered the opponents best receiver. He did a great job shutting down Warren star Mitchell Moore (Northern Illinois University signee) in Lane’s playoff game versus Warren in 2005. On offense coach Rio played Torres either as a wide receiver or a back with the intention of getting the ball in his hands as often as he could. His play on the field resulted in Torres being selected to the all-Public League and fielding strong interest from several college programs. The Air Force Academy gave Torres an offer but at the end Torres accepted an offer to pay football for the Central Michigan University starting in Fall 2006. Good luck and well wishes to Xavier Torres!!!