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Trinity linebackers a double whammy
Whiting, Weitlauf among state's best

By Jason Frakes
jfrakes@courier-journal.com
The Courier-Journal

They're the top two tacklers on the No. 1-ranked high school football team in Kentucky, and they consider themselves good friends.

Just don't expect either to concede when asked who is the faster Trinity High School inside linebacker, Jordan Whiting or Wes Weitlauf.

Whiting, a junior who has committed to play at Ohio State, has been timed at 4.59 seconds in the 40-yard dash.

At 6 feet 1 and 231 pounds, Whiting is the more imposing player. He leads Trinity with 271/2 tackles, including 21/2 tackles for loss and one sack.

Whiting, who chose Ohio State over Kentucky, considers himself equally adept at stopping the run and dropping back in pass coverage.

"For myself, it's about being a team player as a whole," he said. "I don't want to be on the field and do one thing better than the other. I just want to do my part and know that the other people will be there to make plays, too."

Trinity coach Bob Beatty said Whiting is the ultimate team player.

"I don't know of anybody who doesn't like Jordan," he said. "He loves the game, but he loves working out in the weight room. It seems like nothing is a chore for him."

Trinity linebackers a double whammy