Talented lineman cleared path to success on the football field, in the classroom  - St. Charles Herald Guide

Talented lineman cleared path to success on the football field, in the classroom  - St. Charles Herald Guide

Michael Reed fondly remembers his early days as an offensive lineman with the Destrehan Wildcats.   “It’s very much like a family,” Reed said. “I came in as a sophomore on a team that went to state. The older guys took me under their wing. I was the little brother and they showed me the ropes, got me confident for those big games – the games you come to Destrehan to play.”  That mentorship meant plenty to Reed, who has paid it forward since as a…