Mighty Micah Cretsinger helps lead Vikings to historic season
By Gary Kalahar, JTV Sports Photo by Ryan Kerwin Micah Cretsinger’s football career at Jackson High School has been relatively injury-free, except for one issue. With size 16 shoes, he can’t always get his feet to go where he wants them, making him prone to turf toe. That irritant is about the only thing that has slowed Cretsinger down this season, as opponents have certainly struggled to find a way to bottle him up. The Jackson senior has played a leading role on both sides of the ball as the Vikings have gotten off to their best start in more than 80 years. As a rugged outside linebacker and versatile offensive threat, Cretsinger has helped Jackson to a 6-0 record, a playoff berth, and a good shot at the Southeastern Conference White championship. At the same time, the solid 6-foot-2, 230-pounder is hoping to grow into those shoes and earn a spot on a college roster next fall. But first things first. “We want a state championship ring by the end of this,” Cretsinger said. “That playoff spot was the first of the goals. We also want this conference championship. I’ve seen Lumen Christi win those state championships, and…
