Meet Cade Gilless, Running Back for the Saline Football Team

Sometimes, a football team gets an unexpected transfer student that can give a team a huge boost.
Sometimes, that surprise was right under your nose.

Senior Cade Gilless isn’t exactly a stranger to Saline football. But he took his junior year off to focus on wrestling. When Gilless decided he needed football back in his life, the Hornets weren’t sure what they were getting.

They know now.

Gilless has been the featured running back in the Saline offense. He’s slippey. He’s got good speed. And he’s got toughness.

“I think what surprised us about Cade is the way he can beat guys on the outside,” coach Joe Palka said.

Last week was one of the few times Gilless didn’t score. But he set up Saline’s second TD with a great run up the middle. Somehow, Gilless emerged from a scrum on his feet - showing that power and strength - and then he used that quickness to go another 35 yards before being pushed out of bounds inside the 10.

Big gain on 3rd down by Gilless! pic.twitter.com/GmcgMivOr4

— TheSalinePost (@TheSalinePost) October 4, 2019

Meet Cade Gilless

Parents: Sarah Gilless and Damon Gilless.

Grade: 12

Position: RB

Years Varsity: 1

What do you love most about Friday nights at Hornet Stadium? How the entire city is at the games.

What’s your favorite football moment during the week - whether it’s in a game or practice? My favorite football moment was when we beat Bedford in a close game it was just such a fun game

What do you think of the start you’ve had so far? It has been a great season, just to be with my friends again.

What’s the key to beating Skyline Friday? Just to play our game and have fun.

Give me a scouting report on you: I like to run hard and hit you back.

Gameday mentality in one word: Relaxed.

Who’s an underrated player on your team: Jerred Welt.

Who’s the funniest guy on the team? Kyle Greenwood.

Song you’re listening to these days:  Hot by Gunna

Favorite ice cream: Moose tracks.

Favorite class:  Fitness.

Other sports:  Wrestling and lacrosse.

College plans: Wrestle and study business in college.

Cade Gilless on scoring two TDs in his return to the gridiron. pic.twitter.com/O2Yd5C5GdB

— TheSalinePost (@TheSalinePost) August 30, 2019

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