H E A L T H
C A R E
KEEPING HIS EYE
ON THE BALL A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER TACKLING CANCER HOPES TO RETURN TO THE FIELD WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNA-RHESA VERSOLA
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of Pittsboro steps onto the mat, planting his feet shoulder-width apart. He sets his gaze – his lashless eyes becoming laser-focused – as he lifts the weighted steel bar with explosive power. At 17, Troy stands 6 feet, 2 inches and weighs 245 pounds. He’s larger roy Ennis
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