Marcus Peterson: Lake City’s very own two-sport stud
LAKE CITY, Fla. — It doesn’t matter if it’s on the football field or the basketball court, Marcus Peterson is a problem for opposing teams. He stands at 6-foot-4 and weighs in at 200 pounds and is a physical force to be reckoned with. He starts at wide receiver for the Columbia Tigers and also starts at small forward for their basketball team. Regardless of what sports Peterson is playing, he’s always one of the best players on the field or court.
In basketball, Peterson played a big role in leading Columbia to a 19-6 record in the 2020-21 season. On the year, he averaged 13 points per game, 8.4 rebounds, one block and 1.7 steals. He was a physical presence on both ends of the court and played with a fire and energy that made him unstoppable at times. Peterson has a unique ability to give his team second chances on the offensive end, averaging 4.1 offensive rebounds per game in his junior season.
Having just wrapped up his senior season in football, Peterson is looking to finish his time at Columbia with a strong senior basketball season. He and the Tigers have picked up right where they left off a year ago and are undefeated to start the season. So far, he’s averaging 14 points, seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks per game, as well as five offensive rebounds.
While basketball has always been Peterson’s first love, his future at college lies on the football field. He is a dynamic wide receiver and a matchup nightmare. Going into his senior season, Peterson was a three-star recruit and listed as the No. 103 player in the state of Florida.
During his junior season, Peterson was a touchdown specialist for the Tigers and managed to reign in 19 catches for 286 yards and seven touchdowns. He even pitched in at running back and quarterback, rushing for four touchdowns and throwing for an additional six. No matter where you put him, Peterson always found a way to score the football.
At the end of June 2021, Peterson had a big announcement for Columbia High School and the football world at large. Following his senior season, he will continue his football career playing for Luke Fickel at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio.
When making his announcement that he would accept Cincinnati’s offer to play football for them, Peterson had this to say.
“People kept telling me I had a lot of talent and I couldn’t let It go to waste. I decided to just go out and there and be somebody,” he said. “I’m happy to announce that I’ll be taking my talents to the University of Cincinnati.”
Columbia’s loss is Cincinnati’s gain when it comes to Peterson. He was a leader on the football field and on the basketball court, and big things are in store for his future.
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