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Pflugerville senior Adrian Dilworth
(21) rushed for more than 1,000 yards
and 12 touchdowns last season.
File photo by Jamie Harms
senior running back
Adrian Dilworth isn't into trash talk.
"I just try to let my play on the field speak for me," he told the Austin Statesmen before the season.
Dilworth continues to "speak" loud and clear. After the speedy 6-foot, 180-pounder rushed for 1,076 yards and 12 touchdowns last year, leading the Panthers to a playoff win, Dilworth is at it again helping his team to a 4-1 start.
On Friday, he rushed for 114 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-13 win over Round Rock.
For his performance and overall excellence, Dilworth was selected as the Austin Area Capital One Bank High Yield Student Athlete of the Week.
Dilworth follows in a long line of outstanding Pflugerville running backs, a fact the humble standout is well aware of.
He doesn't put himself necessarily in that category. He lets others decide.
"I know we've always had a lot of talent," he said. "But now (with 15 starters back from last year), I know we have the experience to back it up."
Adrian Dilworth, Pflugerville
File photo by Jamie Harms
The Panthers also have an outstanding line and balance on offense. And Dilworth loves it when the Panthers run the ball.
"I love the physical nature of the game," he said. "I like the contact."
The victory was huge for the Panthers, who were coming off a 20-0 loss to Leander.
The team opened with three easy wins over Bowie (42-14), Austin (34-14) and Reagan (34-7), but Leander brought the team back to earth.
On Friday, however, the Panthers got on track. After Round Rock took a 3-0 lead, Dilworth responded with the first of two 3-yard touchdown runs. After Round Rock took a 10-7 lead, Josh Ianno booted a 26-yard field goal and then Dilworth gave his team the lead for good with another touchdown run. A 49-yard pass play off a fake punt set up the score and the Panthers were on their way.
