In the crazy world known as college sports, where thousands enter the transfer portal chasing agent-led NIL contracts, imagine what it’s like for high school athletes who are preparing to one day join the chaos that shows no signs of ending anytime soon.
“Times have definitely changed,” junior quarterback Chris Fields III of Carson said. “It’s time not to get discouraged. It’s time to lock in, learn as much as you can and try to acclimate as quickly as possible because if you don’t move with the times, you’ll get lost. There’s too much money, too much opportunity to not take full advantage of it.”
Fields was recently named the City Section Offensive Player of the Year after leading Carson to the Open Division championship. He is 6-foot-1, has a 4.0 grade-point average and is coming off a season in which he passed for 2,031 yards and 29 touchdowns and ran for 958 yards and 13 touchdowns.
He smartly joins Carson’s highly successful track and field team this spring to continue his pursuit of speed. One good moment that shows how quick he is will immediately get noticed by college recruiters.
It’s an interesting point in the year for quarterbacks. Fields competed in weightlifting last weekend. He works with the quarterback’s private coach. He is preparing a performance at a summer camp. However, he is still focused on showing off his athletic skills that can set him apart from the rest.
Asked what he’s trying to improve on, he said: “Everywhere, but more specifically in the passing game. I can make jumps when I’m in the pocket, I’m taking more time, I trust my reads, I trust my O-line, I’m more comfortable there. Sometimes I felt a little rush and took off when I didn’t have to. I don’t want to be the guy who takes off for no reason.”
Carson High quarterback Chris Fields III passed for two touchdowns and ran for three touchdowns in the state playoff loss to Delano Kennedy.
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No one can play quarterback without having the ability to make split-second decisions. It is the most challenging position to play, and those who do it well are in high demand because they avoid mistakes and use their instincts to make something out of nothing.
“I’ve been doing this my whole life,” Fields said. “I’m kind of used to it. It took me a while to understand how fast I have to make decisions. If you don’t make up your mind within two seconds, you can blow your head off. It’s imperative that you make decisions quickly.”
When Carson won its 12th title in the city on Nov. 29, the Colts did it in dominant fashion. The Colts won their three playoff games 27–2, 40–7 and 36–0.
“It’s a real blessing,” Fields said. “This is a testament to our hard work. A lot of things were invisible. We had a much bigger social media presence. We trained harder. We lifted harder. And we performed a lot better. Our playbook was deep this year. The energy was different. Guys clicked a lot better. We understood what we needed to do better.”
Preparation for 2026 has already begun, especially in the weight room where games can be lost or won in the off-season. Carson was a no-show in the state playoffs in a 35-33 loss to Delano Kennedy. It was all about brute force.
Fields is a true team leader. It makes perfect sense why the workers would do anything to protect him. Always gives credit to others. He is an inspiration and will lead the offseason.
“When I wake up in the morning, I know it’s not me. I know it’s God,” he said. “I carry that mindset everywhere. It’s got to be a higher power and the people I surround myself with. It’s a team game. It’s not just me out there. Guys block me, guys catch my balls, guys have to slow other guys down to have a chance to win. It’s never just me.”
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