He broke his neck playing football in the 10th grade. He worked his way back and made all-conference and earned college scholarships by his senior year.
Meet @ProvAthletics John Balas, the winner of @theobserver's inaugural Courage Award
https://t.co/hfQ5d8sMa3
On the plane listening to Tom Petty’s greatest hits. Laughing at how the lyrics on this album describe our recruiting experience. Reminding me of conversations with my husband and son! Football moms, y’all know! Have a listen. Hope it makes you laugh too.
Thank you @CLTSports for recognizing @johnbalas23 from @Prov_Football as a semifinalist for the Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick award and for the $500 scholarship. This is cool!
BEST OLB in the city!!!! Multiple offers!!! This kid can flat play!! Also 4.4 GPA!!! Will no doubt make@your program and Locker room better #ONTHE🚌 🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
@ProvSportsPhoto @pricejamar1@johnbalas23@Prov_Football Aw Rusty, THANK YOU! Your post made my cry. I am so grateful for your pictures, your supportive posts and you! @ProvSportsPhoto
Tomorrow is the last regular season game for Little John Balas, he ain't so little anymore! Coach Glosson and Coach Curtis would be proud! Good luck to all the Providence seniors!
Check out this video! College coaches @johnbalas23 is the BEST OLB in the city. Film doesn’t Lie!!!! He will only make your team better!!!
https://t.co/OW53Q4gr9C